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Blessing offers new healthcare education program

In order to meet the demand for a particular category of employee, Blessing Hospital has established a new certified nurse assistant (CNA) training program, offered at no cost to those hired by the hospital to be nursing assistants.

Respiratory staff “sings” the praises of one of its own

Blessing Hospital’s Respiratory Care team selected Ellen “Desiree” Singh, registered respiratory therapist, weekends/night shift, as the department’s 2021 Excellence Award winner during national respiratory care week.

How a 150-minute appointment changed a patient’s life

Understanding the proper way to take a prescription medication to get the best result can be challenging at any age. The older a person gets, however, the tougher the challenge can become. Experts say between 75% and 96% of older patients acknowledge that they frequently make mistakes with their medication.

Behavioral Health Services

Coping with life's challenges can bring about feelings of stress, anxiety and sometimes depression. When those feelings become severe or disrupt your normal functions, mental health experts at Blessing can provide treatment. Behavioral Health…

CMA Nominated for Who's Your Angel Award

Buffy Scheu, Certified Medical Assistant, Office OB GYN, received Who’s Your Angel nominations from fellow employee and patient, Mackenzie Leckbee and Mackenzie’s mother, Tina Powell

Two physicians join Illini Rural Health Clinic

Dakota Lammy, MD, and Alborz Javadzadeh, MD, have joined the medical staff of Illini Rural Health Clinic.

Women and Children unit nurse earns DAISY Award

Jennifer Masker, RN, Women & Children unit, became the 62nd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on July 26, 2021.

ICU Nurse Honored for Creating Memory Collage for Family

Dakota Wand, RN, ICU, became the 57th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on February 9, 2021.

Blessing hosts free prostate cancer screenings in September

As part of its observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is hosting free prostate cancer screenings in five locations across the region. Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed and treated at the Blessing Cancer Center.

Childbirth Education

What do contractions feel like? How long might labor last? As your baby’s arrival gets closer, it’s normal to have questions and feel a bit unsure about what to expect. That’s why we offer free educational classes designed to help you feel confident…