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Donor Stories - Rebecca Phillips
Organ donors are so important to me. My mom, one of my brothers, and I are all recipients of corneal transplants. We have a hereditary disease called Fuchs dystrophy. Without the gift of sight, I would not be able to work, drive or enjoy…
Donor Stories - Lisa Thompson
I have been a registered organ donor since I was 16, when I first received my driver’s license. I also encouraged my children to register as organ donors. Organ donation is a beautiful way to make an enormous impact on someone else’s…
Blessing surgical nurse retires
Becky Bell, RN, Surgical Services, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, retired on June 1, 2018, after 37 years of service.
Illini Child Care Center to close
Due to challenges in recruiting qualified early learning teachers and other staff, along with the overall cost of administering and maintaining the center, Illini Community Hospital has made the difficult decision to close its child care center permanently as of February 28, 2025.
Security Officer Receives Who's Your Angel Award
Garin Egbers, Security Officer, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employee, Sarah Schaller, Social Services Case Worker, Integrated Care. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on January 18.
Blessing Heart & Vascular Center recognized for excellence in cardiac electrophysiology
The Blessing Heart & Vascular Center has been awarded Electrophysiology (EP) accreditation by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for demonstrated expertise in and commitment to treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrythmias.
Long-time Blessing Hospital surgical nurse and leader to retire
Ellen Halfpap, BSN, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, Director, Surgical Services, Blessing Hospital, retired after 45 years of service on September 5, 2023.
Guest Services Representative Earns Who's Your Angel Award
Gary Allen, Guest Services Representative, Nursing Administration, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from coworker Jessica Bichsel, charge RN, Emergency Center. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on April 24.
Two births, one difference: Chiropractic care
After 28 hours of labor with her first child, Elyn, Chelsey Graham did not reach the point where she could push, and underwent a C-section. “That was never part of the plan,” Chelsey said. “Of course, I don’t think many people plan to have surgery at the last minute. But that’s what happened,” Graham said.
Three Blessing heart caregivers earn advanced certification
Blessing Heart & Vascular Center registered nurses Jody Figge and Naomi Schenk and registered radiologic technologist Shannon Peters have earned the status of Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.