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Where do the best go when they need care?

Shon Stark is a winner. “I always try to be the best at everything I do,” the 18-year-old said.

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

For certain types of cancer, such as prostate, central nervous system (brain and spine), and head and neck cancers, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is particularly effective. At Blessing Cancer Center, our team of specially trained…

Article written by Blessing nurses published

Two Blessing Hospital nurses co-authored an article that has been featured in the online publication, Nursing Management.

Man finds life-changing pain relief by accident

Most people have experienced the agonizing pain of leg cramps, the sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle. Charles Mast knows the feeling too well.

As the surge continues: COVID-19 Update

The COVID-19 related patient surge that Blessing Health System leaders and staff have planned for since March has hit. Space at Blessing Hospital, and at hospitals throughout the region and across the country - is running very short with no end to the demand in sight. 

Ultrasonographer earns Honey Bee award

Lindsay Vose, ultrasonographer, Non-Invasive Cardiology, received the hospital’s 37th Honey Bee award during a presentation on November 30, 2021.

Illini Community Hospital Rural Health Clinic

ONSITE SERVICES AVAILABLEAge: All AgesImmunizations: YesCost: VariesStitches: YesOnsite Lab: Yes (Available at attached Illini Community Hospital.)Physicals (work, school, sports): Yes 640 West Washington …

Meat manager battles pain until he got a “sign” in the breakroom

Tom Adam was looking forward to a dream vacation – Cancun, Mexico with his wife to celebrate their 20th anniversary and his 50th birthday. It was memorable all right, but for all the wrong reasons. “It was the worst pain I ever had,” said the 54-year-old meat manager from the County Market store in Palmyra, MO.

MRI-Ultrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsy

MRI-ultrasound fusion technology can help target lesions and potentially reduce the risk of missing high-grade or under-staging tumors for active surveillance. MRI-Ultrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsy What…

Man’s family history catches up with him