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Woman’s life-long dream becomes a family affair
Blessing Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary during 2025. This is the third in a series of stories celebrating the anniversary through generations of care, compassion and community as told by family members working at Blessing.
Can an email change your life? Wilma says yes!
Checking her emails one day this spring, a particular message caught the eye of 78-year-old Wilma Hathaway of Palmyra.
First patients undergo new heart procedure at Blessing Health System
The first patients in the region with a common, yet serious heart valve condition known as aortic stenosis, have been treated recently using a new procedure at Blessing Health System called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement or TAVR. Blessing is the only healthcare provider in a 75-mile radius performing the TAVR procedure.
Man finds life-saving answer to medical mystery with hours to spare
Jerry Hooker saw triple-fellowship trained and board-certified Blessing Health neurosurgeon Ryan Brennan twice in his life.
Illini Community Hospital receives federal dollars to expand telemedicine care
Patients of Illini Community Hospital will benefit from expanded telemedicine services, thanks to funding from the federal government.
Blessing Employee Retires After 40 Years Of Service
Glenna J. Brandstatt, Coder II, Health Information Management, Blessing Hospital, has retired on February 9 after 40 years of service.
Pittsfield man finds surgeon’s skill and words get to the heart of his problem
Jayson Heavner enjoys living life behind the controls of a massive piece of earth-moving equipment. That’s the place where he is in charge. It’s a completely different story when Jayson is flat on his back in a hospital bed.
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.
Illini Community Hospital earns statewide recognition for telehealth leadership
Illini Community Hospital received the Award for Excellence in Telehealth Leadership from the Partnership for a Connected Illinois. The award was presented to Illini and three other healthcare providers from across the state at a luncheon in Chicago on November 18.
Corporate Communications Lisa Neisen Nominated for Who's Your Angel Award
Lisa Neisen, Administrative Director, Corporate Communications, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from the Edward Huner Family. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on November 14.