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Friday, February 01, 2013  Employees of Blessing Hospital helped spread awareness of women's heart disease through a change in their every day attire ... wearing red.

Monday, December 03, 2012  As the new year approaches, many of you might be thinking about your New Years resolution.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Experts says take advantage of those family gatherings to learn more about the health history of your family.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Blessing Health Systems wants to focus on staying healthy, rather than getting healthy once you are already sick. That is why they are offering 10 free health screenings this Saturday in the gym at the Kroc Center from 9 a.m. till noon.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 

Friday, February 03, 2012  Ladies in red flocked to Knoblauch Hall Friday at Western Illinois University. They were celebrating national Go Red Day with their annual heart healthy luncheon.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for October 12, we're talking about vitamins.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  The number one killer in the United States for both men and women is heart disease. Coming in at third is stroke.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Sarah Deien shares the story of a man whose desire for a clean driveway led to his death.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010 

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  In a statement, Cheney said he had been experiencing increasing congestive heart failure and after consultations with his doctors, he had received an implantable pump to improve heart function.

Thursday, April 08, 2010  The department said Wednesday that it also plans screenings and other events as it partners with regional and local health departments and community and faith-based groups.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009  Obama says $5B in stimulus grants from NIH will help research cures for cancer, diseases

Wednesday, August 19, 2009  Blessing Hospital in Quincy is offering a free screening that could keep students for suddenly dying while taking part in sports.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009  The most common cause of sudden death in American athletes is called is called Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy or H-O-C-M.