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Blessing Foundation leader retires, new leader named

For only the third time in its 43-year history, the Blessing Foundation will be under new leadership as of January 1, 2026.

Two Blessing Nurses Retire

Dennis Behl, RN, retired on June 16 and Michele Graham, RN, will retire on July 2 from Blessing Hospital.

CNA/nursing student earns Honey Bee award

Tierra Gallaher, certified nurse assistant and registered nursing student, earned Blessing Hospital’s 64th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on January 26. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Work of Blessing Hospital maternity team recognized at state conference

Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity care team received five awards at the recent Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) 13th Annual Conference.

Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

We have the mental health resources to help you when those feelings become severe or disrupt your normal functions. Our caring staff in our outpatient behavioral center works closely with you to devise a plan for treatment and follow-up care.…

DAISY Award Recognizes Lindsey Mettes for Exceptional Maternity Care

For a first-time mother, feeling heard, supported, and at peace can make all the difference during delivery. That level of compassionate, patient-centered care has earned Lindsey Mettes, RN, Blessing Health System’s DAISY Award for May 2026. 

Ladies: Here is why your health needs to be on the ‘front burner’ in your life

This is how Amy Henson’s wife, Jillian, describes her, “Someone who is fiercely loyal, who has a ginormous (sic) heart and is willing to care about others.” That passion and compassion caused Amy to put some important personal needs on hold recently. Over a short period of time Jillian’s mother became ill and passed away, Amy started a new job as a licensed clinical social worker with Blessing Health, and Jillian was diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer.

Man says a dose of confidence – along with an exceptional team and robotic assistance - helps with his knee replacement

It happened years ago, but for Buddie Wilson, it’s like it happened yesterday.

Physicians join Blessing Health System

Kurtis Stewart, MD, surgeon, Rami Abumasmah, MD, and Osama Qubaiah, MD have joined Blessing Physician Services.

Man discovers age doesn’t have to hurt

James Allan Olson thought what was happening to his body was natural, the results of aging. He was in his 70s, weighed 275 pounds, was diabetic, had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, edema (swelling) in his legs, was feeling tired all the time and often short of breath.