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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day: Brady's Story
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we share the story of Brady Neisen of Fowler, Illinois and his family. The date for World Down Syndrome Day being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
Blessing safely continues community outreach during pandemic
Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Blessing Hospital nurses found ways to give back to the community. Prior to the pandemic, in November 2019, Blessing Health System hosted its first-ever Family Fun Day and Health Fair at the…
Blessing Stroke Care Receives National Recognition
The American Heart Association recognizes Blessing Hospital among the nation’s leading providers of stroke care. For the third consecutive year, the hospital earned the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines Gold level recognition. Specifically, Blessing received a 2023 Gold Plus Award for meeting or exceeding national core standard levels of care in the treatment of stroke patients for 2 consecutive calendar years or more.
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.
Compassion in action: Nancy Swartz receives Honey Bee Award
For those who cross her path, Nancy Swartz is more than a nurse. She is a steady source of kindness, reassurance, and heartfelt support. These traits have earned her Blessing's Honey Bee Award.
Patient connects with provider thanks to skill and compassion of staff member
When technology stood in the way of a patient and her provider, Heather Gregory made sure the two connected.
30-Day Readmissions
One way all hospitals are measured is by 30 Day Readmissions. A 30 Day Readmission occurs when one of our patients has a hospital stay and then has a condition that requires them be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of when they…
Donate Life - Tracy's Story
"(Organ and tissue donation) truly is a gift of hope."
Donate Life - Tracy Armstrong's Story
Organ and tissue donation has always been so very close to my heart. I do not have a close personal story, but for many years I have…
Illini Community Hospital earns national 4-star rating
Illini Community Hospital recently earned a four-star rating from the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a program recognizing excellence in rural healthcare.