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Patients find success in losing tons at Blessing Bariatric Institute

Blessing Bariatric Institute surgery patients have lost it – weight that is – a lot of it.

The power of mammograms - Sorry moms, sometimes daughters know best

It takes a while to admit it, sometimes many years, but most of us eventually realize that we learned valuable life lessons from our parents.

Blessing and Illini hospitals prepare for a seasonal “outbreak”…and can’t wait!

Generally, one does not want to ‘spread’ anything inside a hospital. But on Sunday, December 25, the infectious spirit of Christmas will spread among the patients and caregivers of Blessing and Illini Community hospitals.

Blessing Administrative Council

 Brigid K. Toyne-Barfoot, DNP, RN, NEA-BCChief Nursing Officer As Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Blessing Health System, Dr. Toyne-Barfoot is responsible for nursing strategy, operations, and patient care standards followed by the health…

What To Do If You Have Symptoms of COVID-19

What To Do If You Have Symptoms of COVID-19 Symptoms of COVID-19 The safest course of action for a person feeling mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms is to call their healthcare provider to…

Mental health experts fear suicide spike related to COVID-19

Emergency Center nurse earns DAISY Award

Kelli Terwelp, RN, Emergency Center, became the 59th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 4, 2021.

Who's Your Angel Winner Connects With Patient

Vickie Baker, LPN, Blessing Health Center, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Mackenzie Leckbee. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on February 13.

Rehab Nurse Earns Who's Your Angel Award

Tina Ehrhart, CNA, Rehabilitation Services, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Will Spear and his family. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on January 15.

Blessed Beginnings institutes delayed bathing of newborns

Blessed Beginnings has instituted a national “best practice” that calls for not bathing newborns for the first eight-to-48 hours of their life.