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Happy birthday, Josie
Josie Amelia Edwards left this world the same day she entered, March 25, 2018. She lives on in the hearts of her family and friends.
Blessing Health System leader earns state honor
Carolyn Bailey, Administrative Director, Risk Management, Blessing Health System, received the 2017 Illinois Healthcare Risk Manager of the Year award from the Illinois Society of Healthcare Risk Management.
Who's Your Angel Award
Blessing caregivers work hard to provide you with the best possible care. You can let them know you appreciate their dedication and service by nominating them for a Who's Your Angel Award.
Caregiver Appreciation: Who's Your Angel
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Nurses play key role in operating new life-support system
National statistics from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic showed that 50%-60% of patients placed on the life-support system known as ECMO, short for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, survived at least 90 days.
Where do the best go when they need care?
Shon Stark is a winner. “I always try to be the best at everything I do,” the 18-year-old said.
Blessing rural health clinics earn exemplary status
Three Blessing Health System rural health clinics have been granted reaccreditation with Exemplary Provider status by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services partner organization, The Compliance Team, the authorized national healthcare accreditation organization for rural clinics.
Blessing Hospital Senior Chaplain retires
Daniel (Dan) Brothers, Senior Chaplain, Blessing Hospital, retired January 2 after 30 years of service.
Man finds life-changing pain relief by accident
Most people have experienced the agonizing pain of leg cramps, the sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle. Charles Mast knows the feeling too well.
Woman gets great news with new knee
Whether it is charging the net on the tennis court to deliver a volley, or digging in the ground around her home to plant flowers, Deb Davis leads an active life. Pain tried to steal that from her.
How a 150-minute appointment changed a patient’s life
Understanding the proper way to take a prescription medication to get the best result can be challenging at any age. The older a person gets, however, the tougher the challenge can become. Experts say between 75% and 96% of older patients acknowledge that they frequently make mistakes with their medication.