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Sharing sunshine from behind a sewing machine
After certain types of breast cancer surgery, fluid builds up in a woman’s chest and needs to be drained over a period of 7-14 days. Typically, the bulb-like collection containers for the fluid are pinned to the woman’s gown or blouse. Some women find that process unsightly and difficult to manage because of the weight of the container.
Grieving parents find a priceless gift at Blessing Hospital
The pain of their losses led Sara and Christina to research ways other grieving parents could have what they did not - more time with their children who are stillborn or die shortly after birth. Their research led them to the “Cuddle Cot.” Made in Europe, Cuddle Cots look like baby bassinets. The difference is that they are connected to a cooling system that creates additional time for the family to be together by slowing down the natural processes after a death.
Illinois Department of Public Health Novel Coronavirus Hotline
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in coordination with the Illinois Poison Control Center have launched the Illinois Novel Coronavirus Hotline and email address to answer questions Local Health Departments, clinicians, and the general public may have regarding the 2019 novel Coronavirus.
The Blessing of a Good Night's Sleep
Carol Dodds’ life changed thanks to the skill of a heart surgeon and the generosity of people she doesn’t know.
Bariatric Education - Mindful Eating Class 3 Quiz
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Psychiatrist, neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon join Blessing Health
The following doctors have joined Blessing Health:
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.
Pain is no match for Miss Margaret
When 88-year-old Margaret Midget broke her hip earlier this year, her five children knew what that could mean.
Positivity and high-tech care help woman battle history, habits and cancer
It would be easy to say Robin Boernson should have known better. Her mother and five aunts were smokers and each died of lung cancer, her mother at age 54.
Quincy-based company adding jobs after securing major contract
Denman Linen Service, an institutional laundry company based in Quincy, will add more than two dozen employees to its workforce after securing a major client.