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How one doctor helped another doctor put life back into focus

Timothy Ott overcame any hurdle he faced successfully to become a board-certified family medicine physician – including one challenge that most medical students don’t face. For most of his life, Dr. Ott’s eyes crossed in, leading to double vision that caused him to see two images of one object.

Illini nurse saves a life and has a pin - and grateful patient - to prove it

Ashley Holland is the first Illini nurse to receive a Blessing Health System “Stroke Recognition Pin” for her role in saving the life of 78-year-old Linda Smith of Pittsfield.

When she needed cancer care, life-long nurse chose Blessing Health

Marty Frier invested her 40-year career in attending to the needs of others as a registered nurse.

Patients find success in losing tons at Blessing Bariatric Institute

Blessing Bariatric Institute surgery patients have lost it – weight that is – a lot of it.

Passion and positivity lead woman back from tragedy

Sierra Reed felt something was missing in her life. That began to change the day her son Declan needed care at the Blessing Emergency Center.

Bariatric Education - Mindful Eating Class 2 Quiz

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Nursing Excellence

A Message From Our Chief Nursing Officer Nurses at Blessing Hospital have been providing exceptional nursing care to patients and families for over 125 years.…

150 Years - How This Daughter Brings Her Mother To Tears

Blessing Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary during 2025. This is the first in a series of stories celebrating the anniversary and generations of care, compassion and community through the stories of family members who work for Blessing.

Donor Stories - Lisa and Steve Surratt

I’m a registered organ donor because as a ICU nurse, I have seen the need for organs especially kidneys.  My mom was a dialysis patient for a number of years so I also have seen the need from a personal side.I believe when I die, if someone can…