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Four Positive COVID-19 Cases Announced In Adams County

Adams County Health Department is announcing four new cases of COVID19 today (April 5, 2020.) None of the newly announced cases have any epidemiological linkages to one another nor to any previously announced cases. 

Learning the lessons of a pandemic, from Maureen Kahn

Learning the lessons of a pandemic, from Maureen Kahn, President/CEO, Blessing Health System

Illini Community Hospital Graduation Celebration

Illini Community Hospital is honoring local graduates with gift cards from local businesses and restaurants. Nominate your graduate to enter them into the drawing. Deadline to enter is June 5, 2020. …

Recent nursing school graduate earns Honey Bee award

Bridget O’Bryan, RN, became the hospital’s 25th Honey Bee Award winner during a surprise presentation on September 29, 2020.  Bridget received the award for care she delivered when working as a CNA, before passing her NCLEX and becoming an RN.

Donate Life - Tara Frank

Tara Frank, RNIn 1972, my second oldest brother was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. My parents were initially told he would maybe live to be 5 years old. Fast forward to 2025 and…

“Independent” woman finds life-saving heart care at Blessing Health

Some people might call her stubborn. Cyndee Lester prefers the word “independent”.

Blessing expands behavioral healthcare with new services

People in need of behavioral healthcare have a new option to consider at the Blessing Health System with the introduction of the Blessing Empowerment Self Transformation Center, or B.E.S.T. Self Center. The Center offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, known as PHP & IOP services

Spiritual Care Program

Since its establishment in 1971, over 500 area clergy have helped to make the Spiritual Care Program at Blessing Hospital a model nationwide for other hospitals initiating a volunteer ministry. The Spiritual Care Program is comprised of clergy and…

Blessing safely continues community outreach during pandemic

Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Blessing Hospital nurses found ways to give back to the community. Prior to the pandemic, in November 2019, Blessing Health System hosted its first-ever Family Fun Day and Health Fair at the…