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Article written by Blessing nurses published

Two Blessing Hospital nurses co-authored an article that has been featured in the online publication, Nursing Management.

Family drew Katie Couch to Illini, family keeps her at Illini

Katie Couch, RN, VA-BC, says she did not find a career in nursing. It found her. “When I was a child in Beardstown, probably around 6 or 7 years old, I was a nurse for Halloween,” she said. “I guess the profession chose me.”

Three generations of a family find a second home at Blessing

When Deb Landacre, RN, got a job in maternity at Blessing in 1980, she had a plan. “I was only going to work for three months. I wanted a little Christmas money,” she said.

Medical Oncology nurse earns DAISY Award

Ashley McCaughey, RN, 6 North/Medical Oncology, became the 65th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on October 26, 2021.

Celebrating Black History Month: Mel Stapp's Story

In honor of Black History Month, we share the story of Melvina “Mel” Stapp, a woman who entered the workforce as a line worker at a meat processing plant and today is a medical laboratory scientist, information systems analyst and respected 29-year member of the Blessing Health team.

Medical laboratory testing enters new era at Blessing Health

Patients and their Blessing Health providers will be getting vital lab results even faster after the recent completion of a four-year makeover of the Blessing Hospital laboratory, the largest multiphase renovation project the hospital has undertaken in a decade.

This patient finds a familiar face is the antidote to anxiety, leading to DAISY award

One of the benefits of living in a rural area is that there are few strangers – people know their neighbors. It’s also one of the benefits of rural healthcare.

Support Teresa Adams House

Volunteering Volunteer hosts and hostesses are on duty from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm seven days a week. Duties of the volunteer include guest registration and check-out, reservations, and informing guests about local resources. Over 135 volunteers give…

Blessing Cancer Center Hannibal sees first patient on 9/18

Patients will begin using the new Blessing Cancer Center Hannibal on Monday, September 18. Located inside the South Entrance to the Blessing Health Hannibal campus, the design of the new treatment and provider office area focuses on patient privacy and comfort in a climate-controlled environment. It will:

Illini Community Hospital clinics receive national recognition for patient satisfaction