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Surgeon and internal medicine specialist join Blessing Health
Dr. Lawrence Volz and Dr. John Leiner have joined Blessing Health
Blessing Heart & Vascular Center recognized for excellence in cardiac electrophysiology
The Blessing Heart & Vascular Center has been awarded Electrophysiology (EP) accreditation by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for demonstrated expertise in and commitment to treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrythmias.
Illini Hospital imaging technologists earn advanced certification
Ellie Hull and Macey McEuen, registered radiologic technologists specializing in computed tomography (CT) at Illini Community Hospital, have earned national certification in CT imaging from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
HIM Partnership Council Making True Human Connections
A partnership council volunteer day has turned into an ongoing commitment to the community for members of the Health Information Management (HIM) team.
Patient’s pain leads Blessing urology team to take quick action
While having her appendix removed six years ago, Dina Carr learned she had a kidney problem. Each year the nurse from Chatham, IL, would have a kidney function test to monitor her condition, in which the tube that drains urine from one of her kidneys to her bladder was blocked.
Meet a man at the heart of a Christmas miracle
Miracles can occur anywhere at any time. Ask Dean Woodruff. His miracle began in a cemetery three days before Christmas 2021.
Area patients help Blessing shape the future of rural healthcare
“When I am in the hospital, they put you in a room where you can’t open a window and you can’t get any fresh air,” she said. “I just can’t hardly stand it.”
Blessing occupational therapist earns lymphedema certification
Ethan Boren, registered and licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L), Rehabilitation Services, Blessing Hospital, has earned the status of Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America (CLT-LANA).
Blessing welcomes Chief Human Resources
Michelle Zech has joined Blessing Health System as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She began her duties on April 1, 2022.