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Lack of family breast cancer history confounds survivor

Barbara “Babs” Herring of Hannibal learned something about breast cancer this past summer.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a comprehensive course to teach learners how to respond to cardiorespiratory emergencies using the systematic ACLS approach. ACLS provider candidates will learn, then practice, the key skills of basic and…

Bond between cancer survivor and care team grows stronger with time

There was a time not so long ago when Darla Hobson avoided healthcare. Now, she never misses an appointment thanks to the cancer team at Illini Community Hospital’s Casteel Center.

This is not your typical “first-ever” surgery

The words printed on Marla Harper’s shirt said it all, “Think Happy Thoughts.” A week from the day she wore the shirt, Marla would have a mastectomy. In her 68 years of life, this would be her first surgery.

Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Department retains national accreditation

The Blessing Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department has earned reaccreditation from The American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), making it one of only six in the three-state region of Illinois, Missouri and Iowa to hold the accreditation.

Tickets on sale for birth trauma awareness dinner

Tickets are now available for the second annual Birth Trauma Awareness Dinner on Saturday, September 28 from 5-9 pm at Maverick’s Landing Zone, 500 South 8th Street, Quincy

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.

Who's Your Angel Award - Blessing Cardiovascular Unit

Pictured (top row, l-r): Connor Wolf, Morgan Schone, Sarah Buck, (bottom row) Sarah Mittelberg, Sarah Redington, Terry Gumm CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Blessing Cardiovascular RNs “I was treated for a heart attack and subsequent AFib at Blessing…

Dermatology - 11th & Broadway

A department of Blessing Hospital.  1132 Broadway Suite 200 62301 IL United States 217-214-6250 Homebank…

Patient Recognition Week - Sadie Rhoades