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Keeping this story alive can save others

After years of sophisticated medical care, including surgeries at a children’s hospital associated with Stanford University in southern California, Madilynn’s doctor came to the decision that she needed a heart-lung transplant to live. For a number of reasons, she was not a candidate.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Are you eligible for screening?

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Many people are unaware they have lung cancer until it has reached an advanced stage, making it more difficult to treat and reducing the survival rate.

Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention Blessing Hospital is a leader in prevention of hospital acquired infections. The infection prevention team constantly surveys the hospital for infections. They make sure that infections do not spread in the hospital. The team…

How a 150-minute appointment changed a patient’s life

Understanding the proper way to take a prescription medication to get the best result can be challenging at any age. The older a person gets, however, the tougher the challenge can become. Experts say between 75% and 96% of older patients acknowledge that they frequently make mistakes with their medication.

Woman calls unique breast health service a lifesaver

Some people call it junk mail. It’s unsolicited material from businesses and organizations that can be aggravating at times as it clutters a home mailbox. Katie Thomure believes one of those mailings saved her life.

Nursing is a tradition for this Illini Community Hospital family

While the Smith family shares a last name that is considered common, that’s where the ordinary ends in their lives.

FOOD & NUTRITION ASST-ILLINI - DIETARY

JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Director of Nutritional Services, prepares and mixes ingredients for salads, fruit cups, beverages and main entry. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training/Experience: REQUIRED: GOOD VERBAL…

Cancer survivors invited to celebrate on 5/31

Blessing Foundation

About The Blessing FoundationFounded in 1983, The Blessing Foundation raises, maintains and disburses charitably donated funds for the benefit of the Blessing Health System, which includes Blessing Hospital, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing &…

Pink. Pass it on in the District 5k Walk Registration

NOTE: Online registration for this event is now closed.The 19th annual Pink. Pass it on in the District 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness is Saturday, October 25!The event begins at Washington Park in Quincy. Registration is open at 8:30 am, with…