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One Day Surgery nurse delivers for cancer patient
Abby Safar, RN, Surgical Services/Post Anesthesia Care Unit, made it her mission for her patient to receive the care he came for – no matter what it took. That passion and determination made her the latest ICARE award recipient, for Compassion, on January 30, 2025.
First COVID-19 Related Death at Blessing Hospital
Today, Sunday, April 19, the first death of an area resident who died of medical conditions complicated by COVID-19 occurred at Blessing Hospital. The individual is a resident of Lewis County, MO and a person in their 80’s to 90’s.
Blessing Hospital - Proud to be caring for veterans
Nine US veterans receiving care from Blessing’s radiation therapy team were recognized on Veteran’s Day 2025 by the staff with a special gift.
Blessing Hospital caregiver retires after 44 years of service
Gloria Brooks, registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and supervisor, Respiratory Services Department, Blessing Hospital, retires June 5, 2024, after 44 years of service.
Illini Child Care Center to close
Due to challenges in recruiting qualified early learning teachers and other staff, along with the overall cost of administering and maintaining the center, Illini Community Hospital has made the difficult decision to close its child care center permanently as of February 28, 2025.
Blessing Emergency Center enhances sexual assault care
The Blessing Hospital Emergency Center team has seen a double-digit increase in the number of sexual assault survivors seeking care, and enhanced its ability to meet the need.
Parent of special needs patient recognizes CNA
Ryan Washington, certified nursing assistant, 5 South, Blessing Hospital, received the hospital’s 33rd Honey Bee Award during a presentation on July 30.
Blessing Wound Center Updates Technology
To enhance its ability to meet the need for chronic wound care locally, Blessing Hospital has replaced the two hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy chambers in its Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center with the latest technology.