Press Releases

Deaconess Names Illinois Region President

  MARION, IL (Dec. 7, 2023) — Crossroads Community Hospital CAO and Heartland Regional Medical Center COO Will Davis named Illinois Region President for Deaconess Illinois.   In this new role, Davis will oversee operations in the Illinois market and...

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Test your asthma I.Q.

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Fight off Heart Disease from Your Kitchen

It's February – American Heart Month – a time when we spotlight heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 36 seconds from heart disease in...

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Do You Have a Cough that Won’t Quit?

We’ve all been there at some point. A nagging tickle in your throat steals your sleep and has you reaching for cough drops and water. Air quality, allergies, the common cold, or viruses are the primary triggers of coughing. However, when shortness of breath and...

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How do you Know When it’s Time for a Joint Replacement?

Many of us suffer from joint stiffness and discomfort, especially in our hips and knees. For some, daily pain is enough to interfere with our activities and overall quality of life. You probably know more than one person who's had joint replacement surgery and may...

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Breast Cancer: What Can You do to Reduce Your Risk?

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among American women apart from skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Dr. Randy Balmforth, Radiologist at Heartland Regional Medical Center...

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Don’t Let Allergies Spoil Your Spring

Simple Tips to Keep Seasonal Allergy Symptoms Away It isn’t your imagination. As temperatures warm, many people notice the return of nagging allergy symptoms. Nearly 20 million people were diagnosed with hay fever in 2018, the most recent year for which data is...

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American Heart Month: A Fresh Start for a Healthy Heart

Every February, the United States recognizes American Heart Month to raise awareness about heart health. This year, the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is focusing on hypertension, or high blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for heart...

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