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Statement from Blessing Hospital on the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Staff Report

Blessing Hospital is issuing the following statement on the newly released Staff Report from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board (“Review Board”).

One nurse’s journey to the bedside: “I wish I would have done it earlier”

Bev Armstrong’s path to a nursing career began late in life, with the arrival of her granddaughter. Born in Keokuk, Iowa, with a hematoma, the baby was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit in Iowa City.

COVID-19 Infusion Center Offers Outpatient Treatment

The COVID Infusion Center, located inside the Blessing Walk-In Clinic, is delivering an outpatient treatment that is reducing hospitalizations and decreasing symptoms among patients diagnosed with COVID-19.

Mental health experts fear suicide spike related to COVID-19

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.

What does “exceptional care” look like?

Exceptional care looks different through the lens of each Blessing Health System affiliate. At Illini Community Hospital, exceptional care is being in the top 10% of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in the country for exceptional care transitions for all emergency department transfer patients, as recognized by the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program (MBQIP).

Cardiologist retires after 43 years at Hannibal Clinic

Richard Ha, MD, cardiologist, Hannibal Clinic, retired July 15 after 43 years of providing patient care.

Blessing Hospice & Palliative Care Volunteer Service Application

Please use the form below to apply to be a Blessing Hospice volunteer. If you prefer to print and mail in your application, please use this print-friendly application. Volunteers must complete the volunteer training program, pass a…

Financial Assistance

Blessing Health System provides medical care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.  A variety of payment options are offered to patients and their families. Special payment arrangements may apply to elective services.No one will be denied…

Application for Volunteer Service

If you are interested in sharing your time and talents as a Blessing volunteer, please complete this application, or call the Volunteer Services department at (217) 223-8400, ext. 6820. If you prefer to print and mail in your application,…