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Physicians join Blessing Health System
Kurtis Stewart, MD, surgeon, Rami Abumasmah, MD, and Osama Qubaiah, MD have joined Blessing Physician Services.
Two Blessing Nurses Retire
Dennis Behl, RN, retired on June 16 and Michele Graham, RN, will retire on July 2 from Blessing Hospital.
CNA/nursing student earns Honey Bee award
Tierra Gallaher, certified nurse assistant and registered nursing student, earned Blessing Hospital’s 64th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on January 26. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
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.
Donate Life
Blessing Health System is proud to support organ and tissue donation through the Gift of Hope and Donate Life programs. The Blessing Hospital Life Team is comprised of staff members who specialize in issues related to organ and…
Ladies: Here is why your health needs to be on the ‘front burner’ in your life
This is how Amy Henson’s wife, Jillian, describes her, “Someone who is fiercely loyal, who has a ginormous (sic) heart and is willing to care about others.” That passion and compassion caused Amy to put some important personal needs on hold recently. Over a short period of time Jillian’s mother became ill and passed away, Amy started a new job as a licensed clinical social worker with Blessing Health, and Jillian was diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer.
Man says a dose of confidence – along with an exceptional team and robotic assistance - helps with his knee replacement
It happened years ago, but for Buddie Wilson, it’s like it happened yesterday.
Man discovers age doesn’t have to hurt
James Allan Olson thought what was happening to his body was natural, the results of aging. He was in his 70s, weighed 275 pounds, was diabetic, had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, edema (swelling) in his legs, was feeling tired all the time and often short of breath.
Illini nurse saves a life and has a pin - and grateful patient - to prove it
Ashley Holland is the first Illini nurse to receive a Blessing Health System “Stroke Recognition Pin” for her role in saving the life of 78-year-old Linda Smith of Pittsfield.
Two physicians join Illini Rural Health Clinic
Dakota Lammy, MD, and Alborz Javadzadeh, MD, have joined the medical staff of Illini Rural Health Clinic.