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Through helping others, woman replaces grief with joy and anger with peace
Three years ago, a tidal wave of nearly unbearable grief and anger flooded Victoria Marten Haxel’s world.
Community comes together for cancer patients
One woman’s idea - and the power of the internet - is bringing smiles and a few tears to the faces of Illini Community Hospital cancer patients.
Keeping this story alive can save others
After years of sophisticated medical care, including surgeries at a children’s hospital associated with Stanford University in southern California, Madilynn’s doctor came to the decision that she needed a heart-lung transplant to live. For a number of reasons, she was not a candidate.
3 Surgical unit nurse earns latest DAISY award
Kenzie Blentlinger, RN, 3 Surgical, became the 69th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on February 24, 2022.
Blessing Health earns ISO 9001 quality management certification
Blessing and Illini Hospitals and all affiliated departments have been awarded by DNV full certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. DNV is a global, independent, certification provider.
Blessing Health System and Quincy Park District partner for community fitness
Beginning April 7, area residents will have a new and exciting fitness option. In partnership with Blessing Health System, the Quincy Park District will offer an outdoor fitness boot camp.
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.
Area hospitals form heart care partnership
Patients in the region served by McDonough District Hospital now have convenient access to advanced heart care provided by cardiologists of the Blessing Health System. Effective September 10, Drs. Steven Krause, Irving Schwartz and Eliot Nissenbaum, cardiologists, Blessing Physician Services, will see patients at the Macomb hospital three days a week.
How the Class of 2035 got its teacher back
There are two types of people on the job – those who work to live and those who live to work. Jennifer Burwinkle is a proud member of the second group. She has been a kindergarten teacher in Palmyra, MO, for 24 years.
Man finds the “trip” was not as bad as he thought it would be
You never know who is going to help save your life. “My insurance agent called me and said, ‘You need to go to the doctor now. Your PSA number is off the charts.’”