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Area healthcare providers prepare for the next heart attack

When the next heart attack strikes, caregivers of Blessing Hospital, McDonough District Hospital and LifeGuard ambulance in Macomb, and Air Evac stand ready. The teams recently drilled their response for a heart attack.

Illini Community Hospital will host another food distribution on Nov. 21

Illini Community Hospital is hosting a food distribution on Thursday, November 21 for residents of Pike County, Illinois. There will be enough food available for approximately 200 families.

INPATIENT DISCHARGE PLANNER - IP CARE COORDINATION

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $23.55 JOB SUMMARY The Discharge Planner partners with the Unit C3, nursing, Social Worker and providers to ensure a discharge plan is created and keeps the care team, patient and family updated on the discharge…

Blessing Hospital Nurse Earns National Certification

Cherie Frericks, RN, BSN, Inpatient Clinical Care Coordinator/Case Manager, Blessing Hospital, has earned Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nursing (CRRN) status through the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.

Vascular Anomalies

Vascular Anomalies Vascular tumors, hemangioma or vascular malformations affect the capillaries, arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels and have a variety of appearances. Some may be seen only on the…

PHLEBOTOMIST - LABORATORY

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for collecting blood for laboratory analysis. This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including neonate through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding…

Pike County Community Resources

Resident in Pike County, Illinois and surrounding communities can find several resources, support groups and organizations right in their hometowns. Click through any of the items below to find more information about these various groups. …

Kidney failure motivates man to fight for his life

At 72 years old, Jeff Niekamp is a busy man. Husband of 51 years. Father of four. Grandfather to 15. Part-time college instructor. Hobby farmer with a small orchard and vineyard.

Blessing Care Coordination nurses earn certifications

Julie Cassens, RN, BSN, and Diane Lahr, RN, BSN, outpatient care coordinators, Blessing Hospital, have earned national certifications.

Strike Out Breast Cancer Bowling Registration

Get your team registered for the 16th annual Strike Out Breast Cancer event on April 24-25 at the Tangerine Bowl in Quincy!Fill out your team's information below, including individual team members and their t-shirt sizes. Registrations will be taken…