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Blessing Hospital nurse retires
Darlene Sorensen, RN, board certified in Pain Management, has retired from Blessing Hospital after 22 years of service.
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…
Donate Life - Erica Hilgenbrinck
Erica Hilgenbrinck, RNOrgan donation holds a special place in my heart as our extended family has benefitted three times from the gift of organs. First my cousin Chad was given a double lung transplant after living his life with cystic…
Blessing Hospital nurses retires
Krista White, LPN, and Cynthia Smith, RN, BSN, retired from Blessing Hospital on December 20, 2019, after a combined 85 years of service.
Illini Community Hospital earns statewide recognition
Illini Community Hospital has earned the 2020 IMEC Interest in Excellence Recognition award from the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC).
Dogwood baby 2021 is honored
Na’liyah Reed, newborn daughter of Stefanie Allen and Natas Reed, Quincy, IL, is the 2021 Dogwood Festival baby. She earned the honor by being the first baby born at Blessing Hospital after the start of the 2021 Dogwood Festival.
Pharmacy tech earns Honey Bee award
Sherri Ritter, pharmacy tech, became Blessing Hospital’s 50th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on November 9.
Blessing Hospital leader retires
Jolene Beaber, registered respiratory therapist and director, Respiratory Services, Blessing Hospital, retires January 3, 2022, after 33 years of service.
Respiratory Therapist earns Honey Bee award
Laura Sethaler, registered respiratory therapist, received Blessing Hospital’s 38th Honey Bee award during a presentation on December 28, 2021.The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the service provided by support staff.
Be the One to Help Save a Life
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week is September 7-13. There are an average of 123 suicides each day in this country. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the US and the third leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-olds.