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Prostate cancer patients have access to advance testing at Blessing Health

Blessing Health urologist Dr. David Lieber sees the health system embracing its responsibility to cancer patients, their loved ones, and their providers.

Blessing EP Lab team celebrates 10 years of care with a FIRST!

A Blessing patient seeking care for atrial fibrillation became one of the first patients in the country to find the life-improving help they needed using brand new technology.

Update: All Clear on Lockdown of Blessing Hospital at 11th Street

The lockdown of Blessing Hospital’s 11th Street campus and the Blessing Health Center has been lifted. The threat has been resolved and those entering the buildings will no longer be screened.

This mom expects to be cheering on her boys for many years to come.

April Friye’s 40th birthday celebration included scheduling her first-ever mammogram with the Blessing Breast Center.

Blessing nurses on the COVID battle: “We adapt and we overcome”

Every Blessing Health System nurse played a vital role in responding to the COVID pandemic. However, care delivered in two locations drew a high level of attention – the Blessing Hospital Emergency Center and the Blessing Express Clinic. In both places throughout the pandemic, crowds of people arrived daily for testing or care, or both.

What’s that sound? It’s a colorectal cancer survivor!

If you hear shouting from the rooftops in and around New London, MO, don’t worry. It’s just Jennifer Epperson – a Blessing employee, Josh’s wife and Madison and Cal’s mom. She has every reason to shout from the rooftops.

Nurse earns DAISY award for work on COVID 19 Hotline

Tammy Ruths, RN, Centralized Staffing and COVID-19 Hotline, became the 55th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on October 28, 2020.

Nurse earns DAISY award for connection made with elderly patient

Hilary Davis, RN, One Day Surgery, became the 54th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

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.

Nurse earns first DAISY award at Illini Community Hospital

Morgan Sealock, RN, Surgical Services, became the 1st Illini Community Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on August 2, 2022.