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Vaccinations

How Vaccines WorkVaccines help develop immunity by imitating an infection. This type of infection, however, almost never causes illness, but it does cause the immune system to produce T-lymphocytes and antibodies. Sometimes, after getting a…

Meet the “Miracle Guy”

Robert Wilson’s family thought he would be admitted to Blessing Hospital for observation after experiencing severe headaches.

Organ and Tissue Donation: National Donor Sabbath

During the weekend of Nov. 10-12, 2017 Blessing Hospital will join clergy and healthcare professionals across the country observing National Donor Sabbath, an interfaith celebration of the gifts of hope provided through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Together, we will urge people to make faith-based decisions to become organ and tissue donors.

Diagnostic Services

There is no need to travel out of town for answers when you can get advanced imaging technology close to home. At Illini Community Hospital, you can get a range of diagnostic testing done in Pittsfield. Experience the Illini Difference: Our…

Blessing EP Lab team celebrates 10 years of care with a FIRST!

A Blessing patient seeking care for atrial fibrillation became one of the first patients in the country to find the life-improving help they needed using brand new technology.

Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health

Experiencing a mental health crisis can make you feel alone and frightened. If you aren’t sure where to turn, Blessing’s Behavioral Center can help. Our experienced mental health professionals provide inpatient treatment for adults coping with…

"We Are Blessing" T-Shirt Re-Order

NOTE: Online orders for additional "We Are Blessing" shirts are now closed. Leaders should email Lisa.neisen@blessinghealth.org to get last minute orders placed.Leaders at Blessing Health System can fill out the form below to receive "We Are…

Surgeon and internal medicine specialist join Blessing Health

Dr. Lawrence Volz and Dr. John Leiner have joined Blessing Health

Blessing Hospital to use state grant for new programs to improve at-risk pregnancy outcomes

Blessing Hospital is among 12 organizations in Illinois that has received a portion of $4.5 million in grants, through the state’s Birth Equity Initiative, to decrease pregnancy-related complications and deaths. Blessing received a $400,000 grant.