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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.

Secretary recognized for compassion on and off the job

Cindy Haxel, secretary, Denman Corporate Services, received the ICARE Award for Compassion during a surprise presentation on Monday, February 3.

Tim Kayser, Officer, Security Department, received a Who’s Your Angel

Tim Kayser, Officer, Security Department, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employee Laci Wert, Psychiatric Tech, Emergency Center. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel award on February 7.

Billing & Insurance - Managed Medicaid Care Plans versus Medicare

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Update: All Clear on Lockdown of Blessing Hospital at 11th Street

The lockdown of Blessing Hospital’s 11th Street campus and the Blessing Health Center has been lifted. The threat has been resolved and those entering the buildings will no longer be screened.

State commends Blessing trauma program after re-designation survey

Illinois Department of Public Health surveyors sited eight strengths of the Blessing Hospital Trauma Program and no opportunities for improvement after a recent survey.

Community Cancer Crush raffles off cash and cars to benefit patients

In addition to the very best treatment, cancer patients need support and hope. Support and hope are what the annual Community Cancer Crush benefit is all about. New to the 2017 Community Cancer Crush is the “Raffle of Hope” featuring a grand prize of $50,000; second prize of a 2017 Buick Cascada convertible and third and fourth prizes of $5,000 and $1,000 respectively.

Denman Medical Equipment & Supply

Denman Medical Equipment & Supply carries a full line of quality medical products. At our locally owned and operated store, you will find a professional, experienced staff, including a respiratory therapist and qualified technicians.We can…

Calm, Kind, and Compassionate: Kerrington Bailey Earns Honey Bee Award

Kerrington Bailey’s kindness, professionalism, and ability to make patients feel truly cared for have earned him Blessing’s 90th Honey Bee Award.

Long-time nurse recognized with DAISY award

Wilma Geisendorfer, RN, Rehabilitation Services, became the 81st Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on February 9, 2023.