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Why a fly made this woman cry

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.

HIM Partnership Council Making True Human Connections

A partnership council volunteer day has turned into an ongoing commitment to the community for members of the Health Information Management (HIM) team.

Man discovers age doesn’t have to hurt

James Allan Olson thought what was happening to his body was natural, the results of aging. He was in his 70s, weighed 275 pounds, was diabetic, had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, edema (swelling) in his legs, was feeling tired all the time and often short of breath.

Heart failure doesn’t stop Jim Robinson

Jim Robinson calls himself a “common person.” Some might call Jim lucky.

Pittsfield couple recovers with the help of COVID-19 outpatient treatment

For Pittsfield residents Robert and Sue Evans, a positive result from a COVID-19 test was a reason to worry. “We both have underlying health conditions and we’ve heard about how COVID can affect individuals who have the same conditions we have,” Sue Evans said.

Treacher Collins Syndrome

Genetic condition that affects development of the bones and tissues of the head and face. Treacher Collins Syndrome This rare genetic condition affects development of bones and tissues in the head and…