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It was the smartest thing I ever said
John Craig has been hospitalized twice in his life; once when he was born and once when he almost died.
Blessing Breast Center is first in tri-states to offer new, more comfortable mammogram with 3D imaging service
The newly acquired SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system improves patient comfort without compromising image quality. The technology has the potential to assist women who have reported avoiding regular mammograms due in large part to the fear of discomfort associated with breast compression.
Blessing Hospital earns top grade for patient safety in latest national report
Blessing Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group in the group’s fall 2020 Hospital Safety Grade report. This national distinction recognizes the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.
It’s your health. It’s your life. It’s your choice.
Teaching people, helping them to understand their health and how the choices they make impacts their health, is as much a part of caregiving as taking vital signs.
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.
Kickoff! Athlete and surgeon team up for long-awaited return to the field
Attention football fans, Quincy Notre Dame Raider number 34 is back in the game! “I know it’s going to be surreal,” 17-year-old Jordan Stickler said about his return to the football field for his senior season. He missed last season due to a knee injury. “Football means everything to me.”
Man discovers age doesn’t have to hurt
James Allan Olson thought what was happening to his body was natural, the results of aging. He was in his 70s, weighed 275 pounds, was diabetic, had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, edema (swelling) in his legs, was feeling tired all the time and often short of breath.
Getting outpatient lab testing done gets easier on March 4
People in the Illini Community Hospital area who need lab testing have a new option beginning March 4. Illini Express Clinic will provide pre-registered patients their outpatient lab testing in the Clinic’s drive through bay, instead of the person having to go the laboratory inside the hospital during the hours they are open.
Blessing Health System leader elected to national board
Carolyn Bailey, director, Risk Management, Blessing Health System, has been elected to the American Society for Health Care Risk Management’s (ASHRM) Advisory Board for the 2023-2025 term. She will be recognized at their annual conference in September.