McNuggets and compassion lead to award for ER nurse
A patient in crisis found an advocate in Alexis Grootens, RN, Blessing Hospital Emergency Center.
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Two women’s search for pain relief lead them to the same place
Arlis was pulling weeds on the family farm when she tripped on the edge of some landscaping blocks, landing on her back on one of the blocks. This began her journey that would lead her to the Spine Center.
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Work of Blessing Hospital maternity team recognized at state conference
Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity care team received five awards at the recent Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) 13th Annual Conference.
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Patient connects with provider thanks to skill and compassion of staff member
When technology stood in the way of a patient and her provider, Heather Gregory made sure the two connected.
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Where families caring for families: It’s a Blessing thing
Megan Ogle began her journey with Blessing Health System in 2000 as an LPN/Certified Scrub Tech in the Obstetrics Department. After earning her RN degree, she remained a devoted part of Blessed Beginnings until 2012.
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Blessing Hospital - Proud to be caring for veterans
Nine US veterans receiving care from Blessing’s radiation therapy team were recognized on Veteran’s Day 2025 by the staff with a special gift.
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Sometimes being the “chosen one” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
How did Greg Beaver become “the one” – the one in every 730 men who develops breast cancer?
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Blessing nurse earns national certification
Lisa Liesen, BSN, RN, has earned national certification in medical-surgical nursing.
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Nurse helps family have “the talk”, earns DAISY award for it
For many people, having a talk with an elderly loved one about the possibility of their needing nursing home care can be difficult. The family of one Blessing Hospital patient found expert help in Marie Mohr, RN.
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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.
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