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DAISY award winner advocates for patient
Carlee Jenkins, RN, General Medicine/Observation Decision Unit, became the 79th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on December 13, 2022.
Getting outpatient lab testing done gets easier on March 4
People in the Illini Community Hospital area who need lab testing have a new option beginning March 4. Illini Express Clinic will provide pre-registered patients their outpatient lab testing in the Clinic’s drive through bay, instead of the person having to go the laboratory inside the hospital during the hours they are open.
IS team member knows the “key” to earning Honey Bee award
Jon Bradshaw, desktop support analyst 1, Information Systems, received Blessing’s 80th Honey Bee award during a surprise ceremony on May 19.
Pharmacy tech earns Honey Bee award
Sherri Ritter, pharmacy tech, became Blessing Hospital’s 50th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on November 9.
CNA earns Honey Bee award
Delaney Carroll, certified nurse assistant, Progressive Care Unit, earned Blessing Hospital’s 59th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on September 13, 2023.
CNA earns Honey Bee award for her patient motivation skills
Kelsey Hammel, CNA, Gen Med/Hospitalist/ODU, earned Blessing Hospital’s 68th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on May 30. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Surgical tech earns ICARE award
A physician nominated surgical tech Kyleigh Hamilton for her outstanding work on a busy day at the Blessing Surgery Center. For her demonstration of the ICARE value of compassion on that day, Kyleigh received an ICARE award in a surprise ceremony on October 28.
Respiratory staff “sings” the praises of one of its own
Blessing Hospital’s Respiratory Care team selected Ellen “Desiree” Singh, registered respiratory therapist, weekends/night shift, as the department’s 2021 Excellence Award winner during national respiratory care week.
Appointments now available for no-cost health screening on March 12
Reservations are now being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening that will take place on Tuesday, March 12, hosted by Illini Community Hospital.
Women & Children Unit CNA earns Honey Bee award
Latoryia “Tory” Gay, CNA, Women & Children Unit, became Blessing Hospital’s 47th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on August 17.