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Nurse practitioner providing specialized care to premature babies at Blessing Hospital

One in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Prematurity can cause problems for babies throughout their lives. Until recently, most premature babies born at Blessing Hospital were transferred to a neonatal unit in Springfield, Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. That is changing now that Lacy Nichols, APRN, NNP, is on the job as Blessing Health’s neonatal nurse practitioner.

HOUSEKEEPING/HOUSEKEEPER (EVS) - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

JOB SUMMARY The housekeeper partners with Infection Prevention and other areas in the hospital to maintain a sanitary and safe environment for patients and staff. A housekeeper will utilize the appropriate cleaning products and processes to reduce…

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.

Blessing leader earns certification

Todd Haverstock, Administrative Coordinator, Information Security, Blessing Health System, has earned the status of Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) from the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants.

Face Lift/Neck Lift

Improves a variety of aging concerns including wrinkles and sagging facial skin. A neck lift, or lower rhytidectomy, reduces signs of aging in the jawline and neck. These two procedures are often performed together. Face Lift/Neck Lift …

Lymphe-what? One woman’s story of a side effect of breast cancer

Being diagnosed with breast cancer was a shock, and surviving it has been brutal for April Folweiler of New London, Missouri.

Illini Express Clinic

EXPERIENCE THE ILLINI DIFFERENCE: URGENT CARE AT ILLINI EXPRESS At Illini Express Walk-In Clinic, our team treats a range of urgent healthcare needs. With convenient and extended weekday and weekend hours, we treat common illnesses and minor…

Blessing Health System earns national marketing award

Blessing Health System has earned a national healthcare marketing award. Blessing earned a 2017 Silver Aster Award for its “Personal Blessing” magazine.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty (sometimes called a nose job) is a popular cosmetic procedure that can enhance the form or function of your nose. Rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty: What You Should Know Your nose is one of your most…

Blood in Urine

There are many reasons why you may have blood in your urine, including infections, kidney stones or other urologic conditions. At Blessing, we will quickly diagnose the cause of blood in the urine and work with you to figure out the proper treatment.…