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Blessing Health team earns national recognition
A specialized Blessing Health team that provides life-changing care to children has earned a prestigious national recognition.
CNA/nursing student earns Honey Bee award
Tierra Gallaher, certified nurse assistant and registered nursing student, earned Blessing Hospital’s 64th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on January 26. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Nursing Shared Governance Councils
“Shared Governance in this organization is a partnership for accountability in practice,” said Tonya Newell, RN, Inpatient Care Coordination for Emergency Center and the Hub and longtime shared governance participant and supporter. “Shared…
Blessing Neurosurgeon Helps Woman Get Back To Work
No longer being able to do the job she loved was a possibility earlier this year when back pain crippled Candi Ludwig.
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…
Ladies: Here is why your health needs to be on the ‘front burner’ in your life
This is how Amy Henson’s wife, Jillian, describes her, “Someone who is fiercely loyal, who has a ginormous (sic) heart and is willing to care about others.” That passion and compassion caused Amy to put some important personal needs on hold recently. Over a short period of time Jillian’s mother became ill and passed away, Amy started a new job as a licensed clinical social worker with Blessing Health, and Jillian was diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer.
Who's Your Angel Award - CVU Staff
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Cardiovascular Unit Staff - Mackenzie Snyder, RN; Mackenzie Greving, RN; Shelby Kite, RN; Maeve Rost, RN; Madelyn Vahle, RN; and Shane Stanford, RN of Centralized Staffing
"On December 14, 2022, our grandpa…
Area healthcare providers prepare for the next heart attack
When the next heart attack strikes, caregivers of Blessing Hospital, McDonough District Hospital and LifeGuard ambulance in Macomb, and Air Evac stand ready. The teams recently drilled their response for a heart attack.
Blessing Stroke Care Receives National Recognition
The American Heart Association recognizes Blessing Hospital among the nation’s leading providers of stroke care. For the third consecutive year, the hospital earned the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines Gold level recognition. Specifically, Blessing received a 2023 Gold Plus Award for meeting or exceeding national core standard levels of care in the treatment of stroke patients for 2 consecutive calendar years or more.