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Sepsis

Sepsis, the body’s overwhelming and toxic response to infection, kills over 350,000 adults in the U.S. every year. Through public education, we can raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis so people in our communities know when to seek…

Blessing Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care

For stroke patients, receiving proper care as quickly as possible can be the difference between life and death, or life with a permanent disability. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has confirmed Blessing Hospital delivers stroke care that meets or exceeds national standards by awarding it with Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS recognition for 2022.

Blessing earns new national stroke care honor

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently recognized Blessing Hospital with three honors for the stroke care it provides - including, for the first time, the Get with the Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award.

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Blessing Hospital Laboratory participates in COVID-19 research project

The Blessing Hospital Laboratory is one of eight in a nine-state region to participate in a COVID-19 antibody testing research project with Roche, an international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company.

Physical therapist earns Honey Bee award

Kiran Datar, inpatient physical therapist, earned the 73rd Honey Bee award during a presentation on October 21. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Blessing Hospital earns national High Performing Hospital recognition

U.S. News & World Report, known for its annual hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Blessing Hospital as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital in six areas of care.

Blessing Hospice nurse earns DAISY award

Molly Schulte, RN, Blessing Hospice & Palliative Care, became the 34th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Illini Community Hospital breaks ground for new walk-in clinic

Illini Community Hospital will break ground April 21 at 9 am for a $1.6 million project on its Pittsfield, Illinois, campus that will create a new Illini Express Clinic. The project is expected to be completed by December of 2023.

Blessing cardiologist brings new care option to patients

People at risk for a stroke because of a blocked carotid artery have a new option for their care at the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center, thanks to Jeffrey Cook, MD, cardiologist, Blessing Physician Services.