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Meet a man at the heart of a Christmas miracle
Miracles can occur anywhere at any time. Ask Dean Woodruff. His miracle began in a cemetery three days before Christmas 2021.
Illini Community Hospital hosting two health screenings on Sept 10
Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening and free prostate cancer screening, both on Tuesday, September 10, hosted by the Blessing Cancer Center and Illini Community Hospital. Reservations are required for both screenings.
Palmyra man finds life-changing care in his own backyard
Dustin Day moved his family – teen-age daughter and wife – from southern California to Palmyra, MO, to be closer to his wife’s family. The move had some unexpected benefits for Dustin including saving his life.
How a family made mom’s wish come true
The opening sentence of the obituary shared the facts, “Iris Audry Newman Schoonover, 96, of Liberty, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side October 15, 2022.”
These two words set the tone for same sex couple’s life in Pike County
Two words from her boss – shared nearly four years ago – are etched into the memory and onto the heart of Jenna Maki, Performance Excellence Coordinator at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL. Jenna is the wife of another Illini employee, Laura Maki, Informatics Analyst. The couple has been together through civil union and then marriage, when it became legal for same sex couples, for 10 years.
Blessing Breast Center is first in tri-states to offer new, more comfortable mammogram with 3D imaging service
The newly acquired SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system improves patient comfort without compromising image quality. The technology has the potential to assist women who have reported avoiding regular mammograms due in large part to the fear of discomfort associated with breast compression.
U.S. News & World Report Names Blessing Hospital a High Performing Hospital for two chronic conditions
Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report.
Community comes together for cancer patients
One woman’s idea - and the power of the internet - is bringing smiles and a few tears to the faces of Illini Community Hospital cancer patients.
Blessing offers new treatment for common urologic condition
Blessing Health’s Urology team offers a new treatment for a frustrating and common medical problem that affects millions of adults.