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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.

Knitted Knockers offer comfort, support

Mastectomy Aftermath: Volunteers help to produce crocheted prosthesis, which takes shape and feel of real breast.

12 Days Of Cosmetics Sale

Get read to "glow" this Christmas with our "12 Days of Cosmetics" holiday sale, beginning December 1!Check back here at 9 am each morning beginning December 1 to view the deal of the day! Or visit our "Blessing Health Cosmetics" page on Facebook…

Hannibal Medical Supplies LLC

As a full-service medical equipment and supplies store, Hannibal Medical Supplies offers convenience, quality and competitive pricing with a personal touch. We’re committed to making sure you get the products you need. Our professional staff will…

What to do when a “pain in the neck” is more than a pain in the neck

Tom Dolan has hiked the Rocky, Appalachian and Ozark Mountains and kayaked the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi, Missouri, and countless smaller rivers. Recently, Tom faced the possibility of losing his slice of heaven.

Man had to beat fear before beating prostate cancer

Jim Adams raised two daughters. He fears nothing. Make that almost nothing. Up until spring of this year Jim feared prostate cancer.

Advice from a stage 3 breast cancer survivor

Joyce Mayfield began breast cancer treatment in January. At that time, Blessing Health surgeon Emmanuel Bessay offered her some advice.

Woman finds relief after years of pain

Linda Lamb was missing something in her life. Sandals.

Knee replacement leads woman to second career helping others in pain

Three weeks into retirement from a job she held for 31 years, 62-year-old Pam Porter decided she needed to get back to work. So, Pam got a new job – actually two of them. She was hired to do patient registration for Blessing Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barry Werries. And her other job? “I am like a walking billboard for Dr. Werries.”