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Donate Life - Tracy's Story
"(Organ and tissue donation) truly is a gift of hope."
Donate Life - Tracy Armstrong's Story
Organ and tissue donation has always been so very close to my heart. I do not have a close personal story, but for many years I have…
Donate Life - Shari Edwards
Donate Life - Shari Edwards' Story
My husband and father of three, Martin Edwards, died following a cardiac event/auto accident at the age of 55. We made the decision to donate his bones, tissues, skin, and corneas. To date, 64…
Blessing radiology education instructor earns advanced certification
Crystal Neff, MHA, R.T., (R) (CT) (MR) (ARRT), clinical instructor, Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, has earned advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Blessing Health welcomes new psychiatrist to region
Christopher Trammell, MD, has joined Blessing Health’s Outpatient Behavioral Health team.
Patient Forms
Filling out healthcare forms before a scheduled hospital stay is more convenient for patients. Patients can bring their completed forms with them when they register.Patient Forms AvailableBlessing Health System Consent to Treat and…
Couple finds energy and pain relief at Illini Fitness
The United States Army used a slogan several years ago, “We do more before 9 am than most people do all day.” That sentence could have described Charles Kelly’s life before Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) took over.
COVID-19 Related Death of an Adams County Resident
On April 29, 2020, the Adams County Health Department announced the first COVID-19 related death of an Adams County resident, a female in her 60s.
Donate Life - Taylor Breuer
Donate Life - Taylor Breuer's Story
In my opinion, being an organ or tissue donor is a selfless act that can impact someone's life after I’m no longer on this earth.
I decided to become an organ and tissue donor at the age of 16; I told my mom…
Respiratory staff “sings” the praises of one of its own
Blessing Hospital’s Respiratory Care team selected Ellen “Desiree” Singh, registered respiratory therapist, weekends/night shift, as the department’s 2021 Excellence Award winner during national respiratory care week.
Types and Causes of Strokes
Types of Strokes
There are several types of strokes:
Ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke.
Hemorrhagic stroke, which happens when an artery in the brain leaks…