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Woman finds the cure for fear in the face of a life-threatening emergency

Nancy Kurpaitis awoke from a sound sleep at 1 am Monday, November 4, 2024, feeling sicker than she had in 71 years of life. The wave of symptoms included feeling faint, extremely warm, short of breath and with her heart racing.

Excuse me, is that a water balloon in your foot?

People exaggerate at times. Kids included. The mother of 12-year-old Isabella Shotts says her daughter can be a bit of a hypochondriac occasionally.

Blessing radiology education instructor earns advanced degree

Crystal Neff, R.T., (R) (CT), clinical instructor, Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, has earned her Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree from William Woods University.

Blessing nurse earns national certification

Joni Smith, RN, MSN, MBA, has become a board-certified registered nurse (RN-BC), by passing the national Nursing Professional Development Certification examination of the American Nursing Credentialing Center.

Blessing hosts an event for area women

Area women are invited to register now for Blessing Health System’s second annual “Revitalize: An evening of Women’s Wellness” on Thursday, May 23. The event is free but space is limited and registration is required.

Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Kurtis Stewart

Kurtis Stewart, M.D., Bariatric Surgery/Medicine, Blessing Bariatric Institute, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Tracy Armstrong, chaplain, Volunteer Services. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel certificate and angel wings pin award to Dr. Stewart on February 17.

Blessing Bariatric Institute

At the Blessing Bariatric Institute, we have dedicated providers who are focused on the prevention and treatment of the disease of obesity. Their mission includes the comprehensive and passionate lifetime care for the obese patient.  A…

Blessing Home Care employees earn national certification

Debra Himpsl, RN, clinical manager, Blessing Home Care, has successfully completed the Certificate for OASIS Specialist Clinical exam and Sue E. Silman, quality coordinator, Blessing Home Care, has met the requirements to retain her Certificate for OASIS Specialist – Clinical (COS-C) designation for another three-year period.

First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported In Adams County

On March 19, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health and Governor JB Pritzker announced that a resident of Adams County has tested positive at the IDPH Laboratory for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Blessing Home Care helps veteran deliver another victory

For more than a half-century, Ron and Ann Abel have survived everything the world has thrown at them, including Ron’s tour of duty in Vietnam. “The determination and the love are very strong,” Ann said of her relationship with Ron.