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Donor Stories - Wendy Hall

Organ donation is important to me because my husband, Marty, was a donor.  Two years ago, when Marty died unexpectedly, his corneas, skin, and several other organs were donated.  I later received a letter from a young man who received a…

Blessing expands behavioral healthcare with new services

People in need of behavioral healthcare have a new option to consider at the Blessing Health System with the introduction of the Blessing Empowerment Self Transformation Center, or B.E.S.T. Self Center. The Center offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, known as PHP & IOP services

Faith in God and trust in Blessing Hospital brings COVID-19 patient home

The Ottens say a deep religious faith and the skill and positive attitude of everyone at Blessing Hospital brought Bob home.

Donor Stories - Anglea Sonethongkham

I’m a registered organ donor in honor of my friend Morgan, who died unexpectedly. Morgan was an absolute light; she had spunk and a zest for life, she was a flower and sprinkled seeds wherever she went.  Morgan wanted to be an organ donor, but…

Living with Diabetes: Five Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season

If you have diabetes, and particularly if you suffer from a chronic wound, it’s important to eat mindfully and follow your treatment protocols. For smoother sailing, here are five helpful holiday tips for diabetics.

EMR Training

Physician/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Training Acronym Expansion Video Order Reconciliation Admission Training Video Order Reconciliation Discharge Training Video Order Reconciliation Post Op Training Video Order…

GI nurse earns DAISY award

Julia Sutter, RN, GI Center, became the 73rd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on July 19, 2022.

Patient’s husband nominates ICU nurse for DAISY award

Allison Acklie, RN, ICU, became the 100th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on September 24, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

Blessing Health offers free cancer screening kits

In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri, and by mail. The kits are available from Monday, March 18 and while supplies last.

Tinkerbell's Tale

National Stroke Awareness Month and Blessing Health’s observance of National Nurses Week began on a heartwarming note.