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Recognize The Heart Of Our Community
There are people all over our area that help their neighbors, support local organizations and regularly go out of their way for others. We think it’s time these people were recognized and thanked publically, but it’s up to you to tell us who is…
Area healthcare providers join effort to reduce veteran suicide
To create better access to suicide prevention care and resources for the many veterans in the region, Blessing Health partnered with the local group, Together with Tri-State Veterans, and recently completed providing education and training in working with veterans to Blessing emergency department staff, social workers and case managers, outpatient clinic physicians and nurse practitioners.
Skilled Nursing Unit nurse earns DAISY award
Gwen Happel, RN, Skilled Nursing Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 33rd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
Meet the “Miracle Guy”
Robert Wilson’s family thought he would be admitted to Blessing Hospital for observation after experiencing severe headaches.
Discharge planner earns Honey Bee award
Amy Rainbolt, inpatient discharge planner, Inpatient Care Coordination, received Blessing Hospital’s 42nd Honey Bee award during a presentation on April 11, 2022.
Illini Community Hospital Graduation Celebration
Illini Community Hospital is honoring local graduates with gift cards from local businesses and restaurants. Nominate your graduate to enter them into the drawing. Deadline to enter is June 5, 2020.
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Advice from a stage 3 breast cancer survivor
Joyce Mayfield began breast cancer treatment in January. At that time, Blessing Health surgeon Emmanuel Bessay offered her some advice.
Patient and nurse connect on a spiritual level, leading to DAISY award
Stormy Leazer, RN, and a patient she cared for believed a higher power brought them together. This exceptional bond led to Stormy receiving Blessing’s 118th DAISY award.
Man finds life-changing pain relief by accident
Most people have experienced the agonizing pain of leg cramps, the sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle. Charles Mast knows the feeling too well.
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.