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Blessing and Illini hospitals prepare for a seasonal “outbreak”…and can’t wait!
Generally, one does not want to ‘spread’ anything inside a hospital. But on Sunday, December 25, the infectious spirit of Christmas will spread among the patients and caregivers of Blessing and Illini Community hospitals.
New nurse earns DAISY Award
A new nurse, with seven-months on the job, became Blessing Hospital’s 104th DAISY Award winner during a ceremony on January 29, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care.
Where do the best go when they need care?
Shon Stark is a winner. “I always try to be the best at everything I do,” the 18-year-old said.
Life changing events lead nurse to new mission
When you meet Jessica Nuebel for the first time, you could think that her 2017 breast cancer diagnosis was the driving force behind her decision to change jobs after more than 17 years, from a Blessing Hospital obstetrics and gynecology nurse to the navigator for patients of the Blessing Breast Center.
Get to know Jessica a little bit better and you will discover that another life-changing event, one that occurred before her diagnosis, which set Jessica on the path that would change radically the trajectory of her career.
Emergency Center nurse earns DAISY Award
Kelli Terwelp, RN, Emergency Center, became the 59th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 4, 2021.
HelpDesk analyst earns Honey Bee award
Logan Douglas, Support Center Analyst 1, Information Systems, became Blessing Hospital’s 48th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on September 28. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the service provided by support staff.
Original member of East Adams County Rural Health Clinic staff to retire
Cindy Cassens, CMA (certified medical assistant), manager, East Adams County Rural Health Clinic in Golden, retires on August 1, upon completing 34 years of service.
What Is Magnet?
Magnet® Recognition: Nursing Excellence at Blessing HospitalBlessing Hospital is proud to be recognized as a Magnet®–designated organization, the gold standard for nursing excellence, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).In…
Who's Your Angel Award - Lauren
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Lauren
"Lauren deserves this award because she is literally an angel on earth. Lauren is not just a nurse that goes above and beyond with her care and compassion but you can tell she is an amazing wife and mother…
Nurse earns DAISY award for connection made with elderly patient
Hilary Davis, RN, One Day Surgery, became the 54th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.