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VBAC

VBAC stands for vaginal birth after cesarean. Sometimes also called TOLAC, or trial of labor after a cesarean, VBAC is an option at Blessing Hospital for women who are eligible. Why choose VBAC? Women who have previously had a C-Section may…

Hancock County COVID-19 Death

June 1, 2020, the Hancock County Health Department and Memorial Hospital have received notification from Blessing Hospital of the first death of a Hancock County resident who died of medical conditions complicated by COVID-19. The individual was in their 60’s to 70’s and passed away on Sunday, May 31 at Blessing Hospital.

Medical Staff Services

Providing comprehensive healthcare practitioner credentialing services to the Blessing Health System Blessing Hospital Medical Staff Services is compliant with DNV-GL Healthcare credentialing standards. Online Verification Service:…

Blessing nurse retires after 41 years of service

Diane Beaston, RN, Blessing Surgery Center, retires on December 10, 2024, after 41 years of service.

Blessing nurse earns national certification

Teresa Darnell, BSN, RN, Non-Invasive Cardiology department, Blessing Hospital, has earned certification as a Cardiac-Vascular Nurse (RN-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Blessing Cancer Center nurse retires

Mary Harris, RN, medical oncology, Blessing Cancer Center, retired September 1 after 44 years of service.

Hospice social worker earns Honey Bee award

Maggie Althide, social worker, Hospice, earned Blessing Hospital’s 61st Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on October 24, 2023

Illini Hospital imaging technologists earn advanced certification

Ellie Hull and Macey McEuen, registered radiologic technologists specializing in computed tomography (CT) at Illini Community Hospital, have earned national certification in CT imaging from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Blessing awarded federal grant to address vaccine confidence in rural areas

Blessing Health System has received a Rural Health Vaccine Confidence Program Grant in the amount of $445,761 from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

United Way accepts donation from Blessing for 2021 campaign

Blessing Health System closed its fund drive to support the 2021 United Way of Adams County campaign on February 3 by presenting a check to United Way leaders for $110,000. The amount represents a corporate gift and employee donations.