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One treatment. Two tickets to paradise.

A young woman recently came to the Blessing Cancer Center for her treatment and left with two tickets to Hawaii – courtesy of Make-A-Wish Illinois.

DAISY award winner advocates for patient

Carlee Jenkins, RN, General Medicine/Observation Decision Unit, became the 79th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on December 13, 2022.

How a phone call changed the life of a breast cancer survivor

Most of us have a voice within.  We hear it when considering big decisions. “Good choice.” “Bad choice.” “Do it.” “Don’t do it.”  “What about…?” Sometimes we listen to the voice. Sometimes we don’t.

Man had to beat fear before beating prostate cancer

Jim Adams raised two daughters. He fears nothing. Make that almost nothing. Up until spring of this year Jim feared prostate cancer.

Purchasing buyer earns Honey Bee Award

Dennis Johnson, buyer, Purchasing, earned the 75th Honey Bee award during a presentation on December 17. The Blessing Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Blessing Cardiac Rehabilitation program earns national accreditation

Blessing Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program has earned three-year accreditation from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

Weight Loss Video Post-Test

Your Name First Name Last Name Your Email Address Your Phone Number 1. Obesity is a disease …

BPS Provider Receives "Who's Your Angel?" Recognition

Patient Libbey Southward submitted a nomination form recognizing Dr. Pam Friye, BPS Clinic Physician, OB/GYN, with a Blessing Foundation Who’s Your Angel award.

One of Blessing’s first employed physicians to retire

Steven Ginos, MD, one of Blessing Physician Services’ first employed providers, retires May 13 after 16 years with Blessing Health System and 36 years as a family medicine physician.

Donor Stories - Betsey Powell

I made the decision to become an organ and tissue donor when I was a teenager.  My friend and her younger sister were killed at a young age.  The younger sister’s organs were donated, including her heart.  The heart recipients mother…