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Blessing hosts interviews for psychiatric technicians on 3/6, 9 am-Noon

Bobbi Calkins wanted to help people but did not feel she was reaching her goal working in the field of corrections. So, she set her sights on working in behavioral health care at Blessing Hospital.

Woman calls unique breast health service a lifesaver

Some people call it junk mail. It’s unsolicited material from businesses and organizations that can be aggravating at times as it clutters a home mailbox. Katie Thomure believes one of those mailings saved her life.

Blessing Health System expands virtual office visits as part of COVID-19 response

For the safety and convenience of their patients, Blessing Physician Services (BPS) and Hannibal Clinic providers are offering telehealth visits for those with appropriate conditions.

Illini Community Hospital hosting two health screenings on Sept 10

Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening and free prostate cancer screening, both on Tuesday, September 10, hosted by the Blessing Cancer Center and Illini Community Hospital. Reservations are required for both screenings.

CNA program grad earns Honey Bee award

Dreston Brunk, CNA program graduate, earned Blessing Hospital’s 63rd Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on November 30, 2023. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Blessing donation comes just in time for summer at Jackson-Lincoln Pool

Ready for summer! Blessing Health System presented representatives of the Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex with a check for $14,391.63 at the organization's annual meeting Friday, March 22, 2019. The donation covers $8,391.64 needed to replace the pool's pump and $6,000 to fund a Family Swim Night each week during the summer of 2019. Presenting the check at left and center are Chaka Jordan, vice president, Marketing & Planning and Patrick Gerveler, executive vice president/chief financial officer, Blessing Health System. Accepting the check at right is Helen Bumbry, Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex board member and wife of the late Ben Bumbry, long-time Complex executive director.

Where families caring for families: It’s a Blessing thing

Megan Ogle began her journey with Blessing Health System in 2000 as an LPN/Certified Scrub Tech in the Obstetrics Department. After earning her RN degree, she remained a devoted part of Blessed Beginnings until 2012.

Blessing career education program reaches milestone

Blessing Hospital’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program reached a milestone recently, when its 100th graduate passed the Illinois state certification examination.

Blessing program helps people put the “C” in CNA

The first “class” of employees has completed the Blessing Hospital Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training Course.