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Helping children develop heart healthy habits
One of the best ways to put a dent in the staggering statistics that surround heart disease is to increase the focus on prevention. Developing heart healthy habits at a young age is key to changing the tide when it comes to this life-and-death issue.
Finding The Best In These Times
Each of us is doing what we can to deal with the worst aspects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. I wish to focus on “the best” in this time - the courage and the empathy of those who chose healthcare as their life’s work; either as a direct care provider or a support services provider.
Illini Community Hospital recognized for outstanding performance
Illini Community Hospital has been recognized by the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) as one of the top 10 critical access hospitals in the state for patient satisfaction.
Man had to beat fear before beating prostate cancer
Jim Adams raised two daughters. He fears nothing. Make that almost nothing. Up until spring of this year Jim feared prostate cancer.
Blessed Beginnings Secretary Receives "Who's Your Angel?" Award
Kristi Primm, Unit Secretary, Blessed Beginnings/Obstetrics, received a Who’s Your Angel award on September 4.
Free mammograms offered October 22 to women who qualify
Women from a five-county area of west-central Illinois may be eligible to receive a free mammogram on Tuesday, October 22.
Tri-State healthcare leader sets retirement date
Maureen Kahn, president and CEO, Blessing Health, will retire on October 6, 2023. The announcement was made by Timothy Koontz, Chairman, Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees.
Long time Denman Services employee retires
Lisa Baker, supervisor, Denman Linen, retired on July 3 after 20 years of service.
ER Tech earns Honey Bee award
Nicole Deverger, ER Tech, earned Blessing Hospital’s 57th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on June 26, 2023. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Local nursing honor society chapter earns recognition at international convention
The local chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Pi Pi Chapter based at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences in Quincy, received a Chapter Key Award at the international honor society’s recent biennial convention in San Antonio, Texas.