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Illini Trivia Night

Join us at Bowler's Universe in Pittsfield on November 11, for "Just A Little Trivia" with Illini Community Hospital! The night begins at 7:00 p.m. Gather your team of 4-6 people to participate. Cost is $60 per team. Mulligans will be available for…

Man Praises Program that Saved his Life

Steve Goodman received a phone call in February 2020. It saved his life.

Woman finds the cure for fear in the face of a life-threatening emergency

Nancy Kurpaitis awoke from a sound sleep at 1 am Monday, November 4, 2024, feeling sicker than she had in 71 years of life. The wave of symptoms included feeling faint, extremely warm, short of breath and with her heart racing.

KUDOS Nomination Form

KUDOS Nomination FormBlessing Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care to all those in need. Each provider, volunteer, student and staff member is expected to follow the ICARE standards of behavior. Recognize those individuals…

Surgical Team earns Who's Your Angel Award

This surgical crew received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from parents Jordan and Ty Elsie, of Payson, IL. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on June 13 and 18.

Centralized Staffing Leader Recognized With "Who's Your Angel?" Award

Ashley Shaffer, Director of Nursing Operations, Centralized Staffing Department, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from family member Jill Friye. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel award on March 28.

Woman Finds a Different Reason to Celebrate on America’s Holiday

Emily Robinson will never forget July 4, 2023. It was a nightmare that ended with a new reason to celebrate – she was alive.

Pandemic (and a phone call) lead nurse back to Blessing

During my first day of orientation, I could barely contain myself. Maureen Kahn, president and chief executive officer of Blessing Health System and Blessing Hospital, discussed how the health system did not lay off one employee because of the pandemic. That just blew me away. I was almost in tears. They knew it would hurt their bottom dollar. They did it anyway, without question.

Excuse me, is that a water balloon in your foot?

People exaggerate at times. Kids included. The mother of 12-year-old Isabella Shotts says her daughter can be a bit of a hypochondriac occasionally.