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Woman calls unique breast health service a lifesaver

Some people call it junk mail. It’s unsolicited material from businesses and organizations that can be aggravating at times as it clutters a home mailbox. Katie Thomure believes one of those mailings saved her life.

Nurse practitioner providing specialized care to premature babies at Blessing Hospital

One in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Prematurity can cause problems for babies throughout their lives. Until recently, most premature babies born at Blessing Hospital were transferred to a neonatal unit in Springfield, Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. That is changing now that Lacy Nichols, APRN, NNP, is on the job as Blessing Health’s neonatal nurse practitioner.

Blessing Care Coordination department earns maximum national accreditation

Blessing Health System’s Care Coordination Department has earned the maximum three-year Case Management Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Blessing-Rieman College retains national accreditation; sees enrollment increase

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences has earned reaccreditation for a 10-year period from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC.)

One Day Surgery nurse delivers for cancer patient

Abby Safar, RN, Surgical Services/Post Anesthesia Care Unit, made it her mission for her patient to receive the care he came for – no matter what it took. That passion and determination made her the latest ICARE award recipient, for Compassion, on January 30, 2025.

The power of mammograms - Sorry moms, sometimes daughters know best

It takes a while to admit it, sometimes many years, but most of us eventually realize that we learned valuable life lessons from our parents.

Physicians join Blessing Health System

Kurtis Stewart, MD, surgeon, Rami Abumasmah, MD, and Osama Qubaiah, MD have joined Blessing Physician Services.

Blessing Health System earns national recognition for workplace wellness

The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) has recognized Blessing Health System’s workplace wellness programming with a Well Workplace bronze award.

MRI Services

MRI Services What is an MRI? MRI uses radio waves and a magnetic field to image tissues in various areas of the body. It does not use any ionizing radiation.  MRI is used as an advanced imaging…

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.