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Blessing Health System hopes to expand garden areas

Blessing Health System contributed 264 poundsof produce to people in need during the 2018 growing season. By STEVE EIGHINGER Staff Writer | 217-221-3377 seighinger@whig.com | @StevieDirtWHIG

As the surge continues: COVID-19 Update

The COVID-19 related patient surge that Blessing Health System leaders and staff have planned for since March has hit. Space at Blessing Hospital, and at hospitals throughout the region and across the country - is running very short with no end to the demand in sight. 

How a phone call changed the life of a breast cancer survivor

Most of us have a voice within.  We hear it when considering big decisions. “Good choice.” “Bad choice.” “Do it.” “Don’t do it.”  “What about…?” Sometimes we listen to the voice. Sometimes we don’t.

No-Cost Prostate Screenings

Check out the dates, times and locations we'll host screenings:September 9, 10:00 am - Noon: Illini Community Hospital, Casteel CenterSeptember 11, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Blessing Hospital, Blessing Cancer CenterSeptember 17, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm:…

Man had to beat fear before beating prostate cancer

Jim Adams raised two daughters. He fears nothing. Make that almost nothing. Up until spring of this year Jim feared prostate cancer.

Blessing Neurosurgeon Helps Woman Get Back To Work

No longer being able to do the job she loved was a possibility earlier this year when back pain crippled Candi Ludwig.

Prostate cancer patients have access to advance testing at Blessing Health

Blessing Health urologist Dr. David Lieber sees the health system embracing its responsibility to cancer patients, their loved ones, and their providers.

Blessing nurse receives statewide award

Brenda Barton, MSN, RN, CCM, Clinical Risk Manager, Blessing Health System, recently received the Risk Manager of the Year award from the Illinois Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ISHRM) at its annual conference in June in Peoria.

Holiday Hours

Below are the holiday hours for some Blessing Health System Facilities.  Please call the office of the facility you are visiting with any specific questions you may have.  For medical emergencies dial 9-1-1.   Blessing Express…