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As the surge continues: COVID-19 Update
The COVID-19 related patient surge that Blessing Health System leaders and staff have planned for since March has hit. Space at Blessing Hospital, and at hospitals throughout the region and across the country - is running very short with no end to the demand in sight.
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 Hospital earns fifth straight top safety score
For the fifth consecutive survey period, an independent national healthcare watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety.
Brown Drug Company and Blessing Health System Announce Collaboration
Brown Drug Company and Blessing Health System are pleased to announce that together, they will strengthen pharmaceutical services in our communities. The two local companies will continue their combined 250 years of service to the region through a new partnership. Brown Drug Company will continue to serve customers under the Brown Drug Company name in its current location at 1121 Maine Street, which includes home and mail order deliveries.
Emergency and Acute Care
As one of 52 critical access hospitals in the state of Illinois, Illini Community Hospital offers a 25-bed acute care inpatient unit and a 7-bed ER. Our inpatient unit cares for medical and surgical patients, with all types of health…
Blessing Health System to provide COVID-19 rapid testing using two systems
Blessing has secured and will use two testing systems to provide rapid COVID-19 results to its patients.
Blessing Health earns ISO 9001 quality management certification
Blessing and Illini Hospitals and all affiliated departments have been awarded by DNV full certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. DNV is a global, independent, certification provider.
Centralized Staffing RN Earns Who's Your Angel Award
Amanda Childress, RN, Centralized Staffing and Wayland Mutter, Intensivist, QMG, Blessing Intensive Care Unit, received Who’s Your Angel nominations from Will Spear and family. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on January 11.
How a stuffed bear changed my life, and helps me make a difference in the lives of others
My husband was in hospice care for the last 6 days of his life. After he passed away, a counselor visited with me once a month for an entire year. What a blessing that was.