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Cancer Patient Resources

We understand that undergoing cancer treatment can be a difficult time for you and your family. At Blessing Cancer Center, we support you at every step of your treatment journey with a variety of supportive services. Cancer Patient Resources …

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.

Who's Your Angel Award - Blessing Cardiovascular Unit

Pictured (top row, l-r): Connor Wolf, Morgan Schone, Sarah Buck, (bottom row) Sarah Mittelberg, Sarah Redington, Terry Gumm CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Blessing Cardiovascular RNs “I was treated for a heart attack and subsequent AFib at Blessing…

Patient Family Advisory Form

Experience the Blessing Difference: Patient and Family Advisory Council At Blessing Health System we want members of our community to work with us to help us achieve our mission and vision by creating an environment where patients, families,…

Blessing heart nurse has research published

A research paper authored by Jenna Koster, MSN, RN, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Blessing Hospital, was published in the June 2021 issue of The Nursing Voice, an online platform of the American Nurses Association Illinois.

Patient Recognition Week - Maria Wells

During National Patient Experience Week, Maria Wells, certified medical assistant, Blessing Express Clinic, shares her thoughts about her patients.

Pittsfield couple recovers with the help of COVID-19 outpatient treatment

For Pittsfield residents Robert and Sue Evans, a positive result from a COVID-19 test was a reason to worry. “We both have underlying health conditions and we’ve heard about how COVID can affect individuals who have the same conditions we have,” Sue Evans said.

Woman’s three-year struggle leads to discovery of a rare heart condition

Palmyra native Karen Minch jumped at the chance when a staff member from her dentist’s office called to say they had a cancellation and could clean Karen’s teeth a month earlier than expected. The rescheduled appointment may have helped save Karen’s life.

Singing the praises of the Radiation Oncology team – really!

Have you ever “sung someone’s praises”? You probably have, but may not be familiar with the phrase. Singing someone’s praises means to, “express enthusiastic approval or admiration of someone or something.” It does not require actual singing.

Staying Safe During Winter Activities

Winter is a season marked by a higher incidence of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems, especially in locations where the weather gets cold and snowy. Knowing what precautions you need to take to keep your heart healthy, as well as the warning signs of a heart attack, are especially important at this time of year.