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New procedure helps woman catch her breath and change her life
A minimally invasive lung procedure performed at Blessing Hospital, called BLVR, has given a 70-year-old grandmother her life back.
Women and Children unit RN earns DAISY award
Brogan McCutchan, RN, Women and Children unit, became the 77th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on October 25, 2022.
From mushroom hunting to world travel: Celebrating a life-changing anniversary
Mary Eustace is a leader. In December 2019, she was the first Blessing Hospital patient to have her damaged aortic heart value replaced through a minimally invasive procedure called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, or TAVR. Over the next 12 months, 32 other people, ages 54 to 94 from throughout the Tri-State area, experienced the life-changing effects of TAVR.
Proper nutrition to decrease breast cancer risk
Nutrition is a modifiable risk factor that if guidelines are followed can decrease breast cancer risk tremendously.
How a nasal spray is saving lives
Blessing Outpatient Behavioral Health Services has been offering a new therapy with a medication called Spravato, a nasal spray used to treat depression.
Who's Your Angel Award - Jake
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Jake
A 2 North floor RN, wrote, “I was assigned a combative patient with mental health needs. This patient presented with numerous health issues and was very frustrated and non-compliant. Jake made himself…
Hospice social worker earns recognition
Trista Neisen, social worker, Blessing Hospice, became the hospital’s 31st Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on May 25.
Radiologist Earns "Who's Your Angel?" Recogintion
Dr. Valerie Hunter, Radiologist, Radiology Partners, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient, Diane Nutter. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on October 17.
Blessing Hospital to use state grant for new programs to improve at-risk pregnancy outcomes
Blessing Hospital is among 12 organizations in Illinois that has received a portion of $4.5 million in grants, through the state’s Birth Equity Initiative, to decrease pregnancy-related complications and deaths. Blessing received a $400,000 grant.