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Chest Pain

Chest pain is often associated with having a heart attack. Not all chest pain is life-threatening, but it is always best to seek immediate medical attention. Depending on the severity and your symptoms, you may need to call 911. This way, paramedics…

This family really loves their screen time

The Sonethongkham family has roots working at Blessing Health System for over 30 years, with five family members involved in the organization.

Care Coordination nurse earns DAISY award

Jennifer Duesterhaus, RN, IP Care Coordination, became the 92nd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on January 16, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care

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

Blessing Health System offers new lab testing options for patients with weakened immune systems

While COVID-19 can infect anyone, people with weakened immune systems are at a high risk to contract the virus. For that reason, Blessing Health System offers new options for patients with weakened immune systems to get regular lab work they may need.

Blessing Health researcher earns certification

Ashley Chbeir, BSN, Clinical Research Coordinator-RN, Blessing Health, has earned the status of Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).

Family drew Katie Couch to Illini, family keeps her at Illini

Katie Couch, RN, VA-BC, says she did not find a career in nursing. It found her. “When I was a child in Beardstown, probably around 6 or 7 years old, I was a nurse for Halloween,” she said. “I guess the profession chose me.”

Paramedic education program retains national accreditation

The Blessing Hospital/John Wood Community College Paramedic program has retained national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoA EMSP).

Breast Tissue Density Reporting

Women who have dense breast tissue may be at a higher risk for breast cancer. At the Breast Center, we have several ways of helping these women safeguard their breast health and stay a step ahead of breast cancer. Breast Tissue Density Reporting …

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.