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Donate Life - Tracy's Story
"(Organ and tissue donation) truly is a gift of hope."
Donate Life - Tracy Armstrong's Story
Organ and tissue donation has always been so very close to my heart. I do not have a close personal story, but for many years I have…
The Emergency Center is safe: Heart attack and stroke are not
Two national surveys show the number of heart attacks and the number of stroke cases being treated in U.S. hospitals have dropped by nearly 40% since the pandemic was declared.
State approves Blessing request to expand Moorman Pavilion
More single bed patient rooms are coming to Blessing Hospital. On Tuesday, July 24, the State of Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved Blessing’s plan to finish the fourth floor of its Moorman Pavilion building and add a 5th and 6th floor to it.
Diabetes Care In Schools
Diabetes requires 24/7 management. For children with diabetes, that includes time spent at school. Our Diabetes Care In Schools education is intended to help teachers, faculty and staff provide safe and effective diabetes care in the school setting.…
Paramedic education program retains national accreditation
The Blessing Hospital/John Wood Community College Paramedic program has retained national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoA EMSP).
Blessing Health System leader publishes book chapter
Dr. Rafferty’s contribution to the book covers trends in medical tourism and associated developments.
Blessing Health System President honored
Maureen A. Kahn, RN, MHA, MSN, president/chief executive officer, Blessing Health System, has received two honors.
Diabetes Education
Diabetes is a silent disease. You can have it for years and not know it. Some people with diabetes do not even notice the symptoms—being very thirsty, frequently urinating, and losing weight without trying. The Blessing Diabetes team is here to help…