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Blessing’s heart care quality receives national recognition

Blessing Health recently received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

What does “exceptional care” look like?

Exceptional care looks different through the lens of each Blessing Health System affiliate. At Illini Community Hospital, exceptional care is being in the top 10% of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in the country for exceptional care transitions for all emergency department transfer patients, as recognized by the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program (MBQIP).

It was the smartest thing I ever said

John Craig has been hospitalized twice in his life; once when he was born and once when he almost died.

Behavioral therapist helps patient find hope, earns ICARE award

Terry Henry’s ability to connect with a suicidal patient led to his nomination for and receipt of an ICARE Award for Excellence.

Hospice nurse earns DAISY Award

Keaton Dieker, RN, Blessing Hospice & Palliative Care, became the 68th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on February 9, 2022.

Maternity unit nurse earns latest DAISY award

Lexy Michl Orr, RN, Blessed Beginnings became the 70th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on March 24, 2022.

More violence and more questions: How to help children

Blessing Health psychiatrist Dr. Lanny Stiles has been through this situation too many times in his 50 years of helping children and families – a mass shooting at a school. This time it was an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

Who's Your Angel Award - Jessica

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Jessica In late April, 2021, Jessica Bliven had recently moved into a new home and was working in her garage when she heard a loud scream. Jessica's new home backed up directly to a lake, as did the other homes in the…

Blessing Hospice seeks volunteers

Blessing Hospice seeks volunteers to serve patients and families in Brown, Hancock and Pike counties. Blessing Hospice provides end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and support to their loved ones who provide the patient’s in-home care.

Inpatient Clinical Care Coordinator earns DAISY award

Tamara Scott, RN, inpatient clinical care coordinator for the Progressive Care Unit, became the 74th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on July 28, 2022.