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State-of-the-art testing system now online in Blessing Hospital Laboratory
Blessing Hospital has purchased and installed a “BioFire®” testing system in its laboratory. BioFire® allows for in-house testing of twenty-one common viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens in less than an hour. The BioFire® platform has received FDA approval for COVID-19 testing and Blessing Hospital Laboratory will implement the test immediately upon receipt of the test kits from the company.
Blessing nurse earns DAISY award
Robin Tucker, RN, 3 North unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 39th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award on May 30, 2019.
Illini Community Hospital receives federal dollars to expand telemedicine care
Patients of Illini Community Hospital will benefit from expanded telemedicine services, thanks to funding from the federal government.
ER Physician Receives Who's Your Angel Award
Dr. Vince Boston, Emergency Center Physician, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from the Chad and Karla Hildebrand family. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel certificate and angel wing pin award to Dr. Boston on November 11.
Blessing donation comes just in time for summer at Jackson-Lincoln Pool
Ready for summer! Blessing Health System presented representatives of the Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex with a check for $14,391.63 at the organization's annual meeting Friday, March 22, 2019. The donation covers $8,391.64 needed to replace the pool's pump and $6,000 to fund a Family Swim Night each week during the summer of 2019. Presenting the check at left and center are Chaka Jordan, vice president, Marketing & Planning and Patrick Gerveler, executive vice president/chief financial officer, Blessing Health System. Accepting the check at right is Helen Bumbry, Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex board member and wife of the late Ben Bumbry, long-time Complex executive director.
Illini Community Hospital hosting two health screenings on Sept 10
Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening and free prostate cancer screening, both on Tuesday, September 10, hosted by the Blessing Cancer Center and Illini Community Hospital. Reservations are required for both screenings.
Blessing leader earns national recognition
Chaka Jordan, MHA, vice president, Marketing & Planning, Blessing Health System, has been named one of the “Top Women in PR” by PRNEWS. She received the award at a luncheon in New York City on January 28, 2020.
New visitor registration process comes to Blessing Hospital on May 31
Blessing Hospital visitors will begin using an automated visitor and vendor registration process on Tuesday, May 31. It will allow hospital officials to know everyone who is in the building at any point in time, enhancing safety.
New technology brings advanced accuracy to treatment of a common and growing pain
Blessing Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Darr Leutz is using new technology to replace worn out knees. He is very excited about the results it is delivering for his patients.
Physical therapist earns Honey Bee award
Kiran Datar, inpatient physical therapist, earned the 73rd Honey Bee award during a presentation on October 21. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.