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Illini Child Care Center to close
Due to challenges in recruiting qualified early learning teachers and other staff, along with the overall cost of administering and maintaining the center, Illini Community Hospital has made the difficult decision to close its child care center permanently as of February 28, 2025.
PCU nurse earns DAISY Award
Nick Kelley, RN, Progressive Care Unit, became the 102nd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on November 21, 2024, for his extraordinary nursing care.
Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Mary Kussman
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Mary Kussman
Dr. Mary Kussman provided wonderful care to me when I needed it the most. After giving birth to my first child, I got a spinal headache, which made it very difficult to care for my baby. Dr. Kussman…
Two Blessing Nurses Retire
Two long time Blessing Hospital employees are celebrating their retirement.
Who's Your Angel Award - Jake
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Jake
A 2 North floor RN, wrote, “I was assigned a combative patient with mental health needs. This patient presented with numerous health issues and was very frustrated and non-compliant. Jake made himself…
Who's Your Angel Award - Jenny
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Jenny Vaughan, RN, Blessed Beginnings/Obstetrics
"During my labor and delivery experience in December of 2022, Jenny was my nurse. She was there during the worst part of my labor process and continued to encourage and…
Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Pam Friye
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Pam Friye
“Dr. Friye is an amazing physician. She made me feel so valued, heard and cared for as a patient, even with all the craziness of COVID-19. She was extremely patient, kind and knowledgeable throughout the entire…
Care Coordination nurse earns DAISY award
Jennifer Duesterhaus, RN, IP Care Coordination, became the 92nd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on January 16, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care
Blessing Receives Seven Reader's Choice Awards
Based on the votes of area residents, Blessing Health System received seven 2020 Quincy Herald-Whig/WGEM Reader’s Choice Awards.