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New procedure helps woman catch her breath and change her life
A minimally invasive lung procedure performed at Blessing Hospital, called BLVR, has given a 70-year-old grandmother her life back.
There is no place like home
Meet two 20-something Pike County, IL, natives who represent everything that is right with healthcare today and inspire a healthy dose of hope for a future.
Medical Equipment for Home
When you leave the hospital with instructions for home care, your list of supplies or equipment can be a lot to manage. At Denman Services, our friendly, expert staff can help. A regional provider of medical supplies and equipment, we serve patients…
Advance Directives
What is an advance directive? It is a document that you complete to be used in a situation when you can’t speak for yourself and make your own decisions regarding the healthcare you want. An Advance Directive can do two things: (1) name…
Social worker earns Honey Bee award
Jenny Sheely, social worker, Psychiatric Administration, received the hospital’s 35th Honey Bee Award during a presentation on September 1.
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.
Blessing Health researcher earns certification
Ashley Chbeir, BSN, Clinical Research Coordinator-RN, Blessing Health, has earned the status of Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).
New nurse earns DAISY Award
A new nurse, with seven-months on the job, became Blessing Hospital’s 104th DAISY Award winner during a ceremony on January 29, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care.
Blessing nurse receives statewide award
Brenda Barton, MSN, RN, CCM, Clinical Risk Manager, Blessing Health System, recently received the Risk Manager of the Year award from the Illinois Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ISHRM) at its annual conference in June in Peoria.
Blessing Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Centers Designation for Cardiac Care
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with a Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.