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Determination and good fortune lead woman to breast cancer recovery

Becky Keck has known great success in her life. She has been married to husband, Dave, for 42 years. They have four daughters and 11 grandchildren. Becky was the first in her family to attend and graduate from college. She then worked her way up the corporate ladder to serve as chief financial officer of a Quincy-based company that does business around the world.

What does “exceptional care” look like?

Exceptional care looks different through the lens of each Blessing Health System affiliate. At Illini Community Hospital, exceptional care is being in the top 10% of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in the country for exceptional care transitions for all emergency department transfer patients, as recognized by the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program (MBQIP).

Lymphe-what? One woman’s story of a side effect of breast cancer

Being diagnosed with breast cancer was a shock, and surviving it has been brutal for April Folweiler of New London, Missouri.

Donate Life - Jessica's Story

Donate Life - Jessica Colon's Story     "His story is the reason I say 'yes' to organ donation." Recently, my grandmother posted on Facebook. Now, this may seem insignificant simply because my grandmother posts on Facebook all the…

Donor Stories - Betsey Powell

I made the decision to become an organ and tissue donor when I was a teenager.  My friend and her younger sister were killed at a young age.  The younger sister’s organs were donated, including her heart.  The heart recipients mother…

Nurse earns first DAISY award at Illini Community Hospital

Morgan Sealock, RN, Surgical Services, became the 1st Illini Community Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on August 2, 2022.

Faith in God and trust in Blessing Hospital brings COVID-19 patient home

The Ottens say a deep religious faith and the skill and positive attitude of everyone at Blessing Hospital brought Bob home.

Illness increases bring masks back to Blessing

Effective Monday, December 5, all patients and visitors entering any Blessing Health clinic or hospital in the region must wear a mask for the protection of patients, visitors and employees as respiratory illness levels rise.

CLINIC REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - OFFICE FAMILY MEDICINE-9TH

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE:$24.85 JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a medical provider in the clinic setting. Under the direction and supervision of the provider the clinic RN…

Donations purchase new technology for EMS students

The region’s heart care network is stronger thanks to more than $45,000 in donations.