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Celebration x 2
It’s common to hear the sound of a gong when walking near the Blessing Cancer Center
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.
Patients find success in losing tons at Blessing Bariatric Institute
Blessing Bariatric Institute surgery patients have lost it – weight that is – a lot of it.
Proper nutrition to decrease breast cancer risk
Nutrition is a modifiable risk factor that if guidelines are followed can decrease breast cancer risk tremendously.
Donate Life - Shari Edwards
Donate Life - Shari Edwards' Story
My husband and father of three, Martin Edwards, died following a cardiac event/auto accident at the age of 55. We made the decision to donate his bones, tissues, skin, and corneas. To date, 64…
EVS team member helps patient connect to his past and earns Honey Bee award
Cindy Reardon, EVS tech, Blessing Hospital, helped a patient re-live his past and earned Blessing’s 79th Honey Bee award for her effort.
Blessing Health welcomes new psychiatrist to region
Christopher Trammell, MD, has joined Blessing Health’s Outpatient Behavioral Health team.
Women and Children unit RN earns DAISY award
Brogan McCutchan, RN, Women and Children unit, became the 77th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on October 25, 2022.
CNA earns Honey Bee award
Delaney Carroll, certified nurse assistant, Progressive Care Unit, earned Blessing Hospital’s 59th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on September 13, 2023.
Public invited to ribbon cutting and open house at new Illini Fitness location
Illini Community Hospital will host a public ribbon cutting and open house at the new location of Illini Fitness on the hospital campus, 321 West Washington Street, on Tuesday, September 17. The ribbon cutting will be at 9 am and the open house will be held immediately following the ribbon cutting until 11 am.