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Man finds life-saving answer to medical mystery with hours to spare

Jerry Hooker saw triple-fellowship trained and board-certified Blessing Health neurosurgeon Ryan Brennan twice in his life.

Blessing Health Palmyra

ONSITE SERVICES AVAILABLEWhen selecting a healthcare provider for you and your family, you want a team you can trust through every stage of life.  For routine medical care and prompt treatment of minor emergencies, trust your family’s health to…

Staying Safe During Winter Activities

Winter is a season marked by a higher incidence of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems, especially in locations where the weather gets cold and snowy. Knowing what precautions you need to take to keep your heart healthy, as well as the warning signs of a heart attack, are especially important at this time of year.

Blessing Breast Cancer support group announces November meeting

Uniting Women in Hope Blessing Breast Center breast cancer support group, will be held Wednesday, November 19, at 6 pm in the Blessing Wellness Center.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $30.78 + ($4.00) SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE *UP TO $25,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE* JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for assessing patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership…

Noncancerous Breast Tumors

It is not uncommon to feel a lump or something unusual in your breast when you are doing a self-exam. The majority of these breast changes are benign, which means they are not related to cancer. Noncancerous Breast Tumors …

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.

Blessing nurses on the COVID battle: “We adapt and we overcome”

Every Blessing Health System nurse played a vital role in responding to the COVID pandemic. However, care delivered in two locations drew a high level of attention – the Blessing Hospital Emergency Center and the Blessing Express Clinic. In both places throughout the pandemic, crowds of people arrived daily for testing or care, or both.

Illini Health Services

Illini Health Services (IHS) offers true 1-stop shopping. We provide all the equipment and supplies you need to manage your chronic health conditions or safely recover after an illness. Illini Health Services: Our Staff We help you…

Blessing Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Centers Designation for Cardiac Care

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with a Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.