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Loving Cal: Celebrating Autism Awareness
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Awareness for Leslie Werries and her husband, Blessing orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon Dr. Barry Werries, came more than 20 years ago with the birth of their youngest son, Cal. The following is a glimpse into their life with autism.
Respiratory Therapist comforts dying patient; earns award for her compassion
Valerie Pryor, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Blessing Hospital, became the hospital’s 26th Honey Bee Award winner during a surprise presentation on October 22, 2020.
Knitted Knockers offer comfort, support
Mastectomy Aftermath: Volunteers help to produce crocheted prosthesis, which takes shape and feel of real breast.
Blessing Hospice & Palliative Care Volunteer Service Application
Please use the form below to apply to be a Blessing Hospice volunteer. If you prefer to print and mail in your application, please use this print-friendly application.
Volunteers must complete the volunteer training program, pass a…
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.
Blessing Health System selected to participate in national Rural Home Hospital project
Ariadne Labs, a joint center for health system innovation created by Harvard T. J. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts, has selected Blessing Health System to participate in the Rural Home Hospital project, a three year research study that will help to build, launch and evaluate a nationwide home-based healthcare program to serve rural residents across the country.
Illini Community Hospital receives IMPACT Award for readmission reduction
Illini Community Hospital (ICH), Pittsfield, was awarded the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s IMPACT Award for readmission reduction during ceremonies held November 10 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, IL.
Centralized Staffing nurse earns DAISY Award
Stacey Jarrett. RN, Centralized Staffing, became the 58th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on March 25, 2021.
Behavioral RN earns DAISY award
Josh Culp, RN, Adult Psychiatric Services, became the 75th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on August 25, 2022.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Early Detection is CrucialOf the 154,000+ Americans estimated to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, only about 40% will be diagnosed in the earliest stage, where survival rates are 90%. The Blessing Cancer Center gives out free take home…