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Skin cancer survivor says “Every day is a blessing”

Gary Abbott’s first encounter with skin cancer was in 2004, during one of his biannual fishing trips with his father.

Heart failure doesn’t stop Jim Robinson

Jim Robinson calls himself a “common person.” Some might call Jim lucky.

One Day Surgery nurse delivers for cancer patient

Abby Safar, RN, Surgical Services/Post Anesthesia Care Unit, made it her mission for her patient to receive the care he came for – no matter what it took. That passion and determination made her the latest ICARE award recipient, for Compassion, on January 30, 2025.

Medical Home

What is a Medical Home? A “medical home” is a medical office or clinic where a team of health professionals work together to provide a new, expanded type of care to patients, focusing on prevention and wellness. Having a medical home feels like…

Illini Health Services

Illini Health Services (IHS) offers true 1-stop shopping. We provide all the equipment and supplies you need to manage your chronic health conditions or safely recover after an illness. Illini Health Services: Our Staff We help you…

Oh baby, how things have changed and how nurses are responding

Giving birth has changed over the years. New techniques and options allow families to be more involved with their care and plan their own experience. But not all recent changes have been as positive.

Price Transparency

COMMITTED TO PRICE TRANSPARENCYWe want to work with you to understand the financial obligations and resources related to your medical care and services. We offer several options to help guide patients and families regarding pricing…

How a couple changed their lives with help from the Blessing Diabetes Center

Krista and Stuart Walker have a special connection with the “in sickness and in health” wedding vow. With the help of the Blessing Diabetes Center, this wife and husband took on the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and changed their lives.

"We Are Blessing" T-Shirt Re-Order

NOTE: Online orders for additional "We Are Blessing" shirts are now closed. Leaders should email Lisa.neisen@blessinghealth.org to get last minute orders placed.Leaders at Blessing Health System can fill out the form below to receive "We Are…

Golf tournament to benefit local heart care

Registration is underway for the 3rd Annual Cardiac Classic golf tournament to benefit the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center and its patients.