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Tri-State healthcare leader sets retirement date
Maureen Kahn, president and CEO, Blessing Health, will retire on October 6, 2023. The announcement was made by Timothy Koontz, Chairman, Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees.
Infection prevention nurse earns national certification
Katie Ludwig, BSN, RN, infection preventionist registered nurse, Blessing Health System, has earned the status of Certified in Infection Control (CIC) from the national Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Quarterly food distribution in Pike County on March 16
Illini Community Hospital is hosting the quarterly food distribution for Pike County residents only on Saturday, March 16, starting at 9 am until the food runs out.
Rehab Nurse Earns Who's Your Angel Award
Tina Ehrhart, CNA, Rehabilitation Services, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Will Spear and his family. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on January 15.
Quincy businessman joins Blessing Foundation board
Will Spear, Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, has joined The Blessing Foundation Board of Trustees, replacing the late Harry “Bo” Eaton.
Registration underway for no-cost men’s health screening on 6/13
Blessing Health is hosting a no-cost Men’s Health Screening on Thursday, June 13, between 7 – 9 am at Blessing Hospital.
Sharing sunshine from behind a sewing machine
After certain types of breast cancer surgery, fluid builds up in a woman’s chest and needs to be drained over a period of 7-14 days. Typically, the bulb-like collection containers for the fluid are pinned to the woman’s gown or blouse. Some women find that process unsightly and difficult to manage because of the weight of the container.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
What is the HPV vaccine?
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps prevent HPV infections and those types of cancers. HPV can cause cervical, oropharynx, anal and other types of cancers.
HPV Facts
43 million HPV infections occur…
State approves Blessing request to expand Moorman Pavilion
More single bed patient rooms are coming to Blessing Hospital. On Tuesday, July 24, the State of Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved Blessing’s plan to finish the fourth floor of its Moorman Pavilion building and add a 5th and 6th floor to it.
Long time Blessing Hospital department leader retires
Jill Stegeman, laboratory manager, Blessing Hospital, retires December 15 after 43 years of service.