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Blessing surgical nurse retires
Becky Bell, RN, Surgical Services, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, retired on June 1, 2018, after 37 years of service.
This is not your typical “first-ever” surgery
The words printed on Marla Harper’s shirt said it all, “Think Happy Thoughts.” A week from the day she wore the shirt, Marla would have a mastectomy. In her 68 years of life, this would be her first surgery.
Donor Stories - Shanna Winter
I am a registered organ and tissue donor because I have seen first-hand how lives are impacted along every part of the donation spectrum. I have been the ICU nurse caring for a patient who has suffered catastrophic injuries, explaining to their…
Blessing Heart & Vascular Center recognized for excellence in cardiac electrophysiology
The Blessing Heart & Vascular Center has been awarded Electrophysiology (EP) accreditation by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for demonstrated expertise in and commitment to treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrythmias.
Donate Life - Shari Edwards
Donate Life - Shari Edwards' Story
My husband and father of three, Martin Edwards, died following a cardiac event/auto accident at the age of 55. We made the decision to donate his bones, tissues, skin, and corneas. To date, 64…
Rehabilitation RN earns DAISY award
Bradley Beswick, RN, Rehabilitation Services, became the 78th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on November 17, 2022.
Blessing Cancer Center retains its national accreditation
The care delivered to patients of the Blessing Cancer Center remains accredited by The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey.
DAISY Award Nominations
Want to thank your nurse for extraordinary care? Nominate a Blessing Health nurse for a DAISY award!
DAISY awards honor those who personify Blessing Hospital and Illini Community Hospital's remarkable patient experience. These nurses…