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A life-long cough may have saved this woman’s life

Candy Tretter has enjoyed good health for most of her life, except for what she calls “this stupid little cough.”

ER Tech earns Honey Bee award

Nicole Deverger, ER Tech, earned Blessing Hospital’s 57th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on June 26, 2023. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Family drew Katie Couch to Illini, family keeps her at Illini

Katie Couch, RN, VA-BC, says she did not find a career in nursing. It found her. “When I was a child in Beardstown, probably around 6 or 7 years old, I was a nurse for Halloween,” she said. “I guess the profession chose me.”

Blessing Health psychiatrist earns statewide award

Daniel Boeder, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist, Blessing Health, recently received the 2024 Jay G. Hirsch Memorial Award sponsored by the Illinois Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Billing & Insurance

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As the surge continues: COVID-19 Update

The COVID-19 related patient surge that Blessing Health System leaders and staff have planned for since March has hit. Space at Blessing Hospital, and at hospitals throughout the region and across the country - is running very short with no end to the demand in sight. 

Illini Community Hospital will host another food distribution on Nov. 21

Illini Community Hospital is hosting a food distribution on Thursday, November 21 for residents of Pike County, Illinois. There will be enough food available for approximately 200 families.

Billing & Insurance - Managed Medicaid Care Plans versus Medicare

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Data Analyst Jennifer Seals to retire after 24-year Blessing career

Jennifer Seals, MBA, data analyst, Health Information Management department, Blessing Health System, retires on March 20 after 24 years of service.