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Blessing Hospice earns advanced status in national veterans’ care program

Appointments now available for no-cost health screening on March 12

Reservations are now being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening that will take place on Tuesday, March 12, hosted by Illini Community Hospital.

ER nurse earns DAISY award

Michelle Smith, RN, Emergency Center, became the 94th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award for her extraordinary nursing care during a ceremony on March 29, 2024.

Maintenance team member earns Honey Bee award

John Stark, project/construction specialist, Maintenance department, earned the 72nd Honey Bee award during a presentation on September 24. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Skill in creating connections leads to ICARE award

Amanda Corrigan, coding supervisor, Health Information Management, received the ICARE Award for Excellence on February 27, 2026.

30-Day Readmissions

One way all hospitals are measured is by 30 Day Readmissions.  A 30 Day Readmission occurs when one of our patients has a hospital stay and then has a condition that requires them be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of when they…

Liposuction

Is loose skin or excess fat in your abdominal area making you self-conscious? Liposuction and tummy tucks are common cosmetic procedures that can resolve this issue, with minimal recovery time. Liposuction can help shape other areas of the body as…

Types and Causes of Strokes

Types of Strokes There are several types of strokes: Ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke, which happens when an artery in the brain leaks…

Staffing Clerk earns Honey Bee award

Laurie Dietrich, staffing clerk, Centralized Staffing, became the hospital’s 23rd Honey Bee Award winner during a surprise presentation on July 21, 2020.

Donor Stories - Shanna Winter

I am a registered organ and tissue donor because I have seen first-hand how lives are impacted along every part of the donation spectrum. I have been the ICU nurse caring for a patient who has suffered catastrophic injuries, explaining to their…