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Blessing nurse earns DAISY Award
Molly Waterkotte, RN, BSN, Blessing Hospital, became the 26th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
Lab staffer’s support of team member earns ICARE award
Jeg Gonzalez’s support of a new coworker led to hm receiving the ICARE Award for Excellence.
Blessing-Rieman College retains national accreditation; sees enrollment increase
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences has earned reaccreditation for a 10-year period from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC.)
New heart procedure reduces stroke risk and fear
Talk with Jim Waterkotte for a while and you know he is one of a kind. But not in every way. Jim had taken a blood thinner for 10 years. So do as many as three million people each year in the United States. Jim took the blood thinner to control life-threatening clotting associated with his heart’s abnormal rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation (Afib).
RNs Earn "Who's Your Angel?" Recognition
Three registered nurses from 5 Medical received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Audra Allensworth. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on April 12.
EVS tech earns Honey Bee award
Clarence Braxton, Environmental Services, earned Blessing Hospital’s 66th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on March 20. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Mental Health Counseling Services
Illini Community Hospital provides for all aspects of care our community needs, including mental health. As the demand for mental health services grows, we have expanded our care offerings to include counseling options for everyone from children to…
CNA earns recognition
Brooklyn Vaughn, certified nursing assistant, 6 South/Women and Children, Blessing Hospital, became the hospital’s 32nd Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on July 6.
Open Enrollment
Blessing Health System 2026 Open Enrollment is open from November 4-25, 2025.For help with enrollment, call the Blessing Health Benefit Service Center at 855-505-7593. The service center is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CST. You…