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Patient’s husband nominates ICU nurse for DAISY award

Allison Acklie, RN, ICU, became the 100th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on September 24, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

Blessing surgical nurse earns DAISY award

Amanda Mixer, RN, Surgical Services/Recovery, Blessing Hospital, became the 35th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Blessing maternity nurse earns DAISY award

Ashley Huber, RN, Blessed Beginnings, Blessing Hospital, became the 37th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Progress Care Unit nurse receives DAISY Award

Angie Buss RN, Progressive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 45th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on November 25.

Surviving stroke - together

On a Saturday morning, Barb and Rich Schmidt were getting ready to attend a swim meet featuring one of their grandchildren. “Normal morning,” Rich recalls. “Showered and shaved and began combing my hair.”

Role model behavior earns security guard Honey Bee award

Jim Beard, security, Illini Community Hospital, received the health system’s 81st Honey Bee award during a recent ceremony.

Blessing Nurse earns Daisy Awards

Lacey Nichols, RN, Blessed Beginnings- Blessing Hospital's maternity unit, became the 41st Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award on July 31.

Blessing brings a hybrid virtual healthcare program to the region

The next generation of virtual healthcare has arrived in the Tri-States. It’s called Blessing OnDemand, available on a smartphone or tablet via an app or a personal computer by web browser.

Donate Life - Shari Edwards

Donate Life - Shari Edwards' Story My husband and father of three, Martin Edwards, died following a cardiac event/auto accident at the age of 55.  We made the decision to donate his bones, tissues, skin, and corneas.  To date, 64…

Shoulder Injuries

Your shoulder has the greatest range of motion of all the joints in your body. For this reason, your shoulders are more vulnerable to injuries like tears when you participate in certain sports, like tennis or baseball, or have a job that requires…