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Visiting restrictions in place at Blessing and Illini hospitals due to flu

The visiting restrictions are in compliance with the recommendation of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) when flu cases reach a “regional level.” IDPH has declared a regional level flu outbreak in its Peoria Region, of which Blessing Hospital is included.

Donate Life - Taylor Breuer

Donate Life - Taylor Breuer's Story In my opinion, being an organ or tissue donor is a selfless act that can impact someone's life after I’m no longer on this earth. I decided to become an organ and tissue donor at the age of 16; I told my mom…

This patient finds a familiar face is the antidote to anxiety, leading to DAISY award

One of the benefits of living in a rural area is that there are few strangers – people know their neighbors. It’s also one of the benefits of rural healthcare.

Bariatric Education - Mindful Eating Class 3 Quiz

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Man’s frustration ends with a smile, and two medical appointments

Any kind of medical problem can complicate life, mental health issues in particular.

Donate Life

 Blessing Health System is proud to support organ and tissue donation through the Gift of Hope and Donate Life programs. The Blessing Hospital Life Team is comprised of staff members who specialize in issues related to organ and tissue…

Illini Community Hospital

  EXPERIENCE THE ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DIFFERENCE We understand that traveling long distances to access quality healthcare can be challenging. We are here to meet the healthcare needs of Pike County and the surrounding communities. That…

Family drew Katie Couch to Illini, family keeps her at Illini

Katie Couch, RN, VA-BC, says she did not find a career in nursing. It found her. “When I was a child in Beardstown, probably around 6 or 7 years old, I was a nurse for Halloween,” she said. “I guess the profession chose me.”

How a very smart person helped a friend find the road to recovery

No one should go through a medical crisis alone. But that is just what one local resident faced after a devasting injury.