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Dynamic Digital Radiography

Dynamic Digital Radiography What is Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR)? Dynamic Digital Radiography is a new technology that allows doctors to see your bones or lungs in motion by using an X-ray…

Blessing participates in new cancer treatment trial

The Blessing Cancer Center has been selected as one of 51 study locations worldwide participating in a new metastatic breast cancer clinical trial. Metastatic cancer has traveled to other parts of the body from its site of origination. It is estimated that 20-30 percent of all breast cancer cases will become metastatic. The clinical trial is studying the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of a first-of-its-kind medication, Enobosarm.

Emergency Room - Blessing Hospital

No matter if it is day or night, our team of emergency medicine specialists can provide care for all types of injuries and conditions. We are known for: 11th & Broadway 1st Floor 62301 IL …

How a Conversation Between Strangers Saved a War Veteran's Life

A telephone call from a fellow veteran (but a complete stranger) helped convince Jim Nauert to go through with a lifesaving heart procedure.

When a healer needs healing

The Central School District in Adams County, Illinois, holds an annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Each year for the past 10 years, Jenny Hetzler, school nurse, attended the event in case her services were needed by any participating students.

Meet a man turning back the years on lung disease with minimally invasive surgery

Robin Carel’s lungs have gone through a lot over 70 years - including nearly 40 years of smoking and a career in the construction industry.

Breast Center

The Blessing Breast Center is a soothing space, focused on your breast health. When it comes to preventing breast cancer, the best defense is early detection. Our caring staff focuses on catching breast cancer early, helping you minimize your…

Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center

At Blessing’s Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center, we treat people with wounds that are not healing properly. Our wound care specialists are the most highly trained in the area and use the latest, most advanced treatments to speed healing and prevent…

Blessing Bariatric Institute

At the Blessing Bariatric Institute, we have dedicated providers who are focused on the prevention and treatment of the disease of obesity. Their mission includes the comprehensive and passionate lifetime care for the obese patient.  A…

Thoracic Conditions

Thoracic conditions affect the organs inside your chest, or thorax. At Blessing’s Heart & Vascular Center, our cardiothoracic team expertly diagnoses and treats conditions that affect your heart, lungs, esophagus and other chest organs. Thoracic…