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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Are you eligible for screening?

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Many people are unaware they have lung cancer until it has reached an advanced stage, making it more difficult to treat and reducing the survival rate.

Knee Replacement

When cartilage in your knee breaks down due to severe arthritis or injury, you may experience chronic pain and have problems getting around. To help you regain a more active, pain-free life, your doctor at Blessing may recommend knee replacement…

Public invited to ribbon cutting and open house at new Illini Fitness location

Illini Community Hospital will host a public ribbon cutting and open house at the new location of Illini Fitness on the hospital campus, 321 West Washington Street, on Tuesday, September 17. The ribbon cutting will be at 9 am and the open house will be held immediately following the ribbon cutting until 11 am.

Future surgeon earns Honey Bee Award

Drew Klocke, Surgical Support Tech, Surgical Services/Operating Room, became the 10th Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation on Saturday, February 23.

Cancer survivors share stories and courage at annual Blessing Cancer Center celebration

Mother Nature delivered a sunny sky and mild temperature to the large crowd gathered at the Blessing Cancer Center on Friday, May 31, to mark National Cancer Survivor Day.

Respiratory Therapist earns Honey Bee award

Laura Sethaler, registered respiratory therapist, received Blessing Hospital’s 38th Honey Bee award during a presentation on December 28, 2021.The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the service provided by support staff.

Be the One to Help Save a Life

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week is September 7-13. There are an average of 123 suicides each day in this country. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the US and the third leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-olds.

Pandemic (and a phone call) lead nurse back to Blessing

During my first day of orientation, I could barely contain myself. Maureen Kahn, president and chief executive officer of Blessing Health System and Blessing Hospital, discussed how the health system did not lay off one employee because of the pandemic. That just blew me away. I was almost in tears. They knew it would hurt their bottom dollar. They did it anyway, without question.

Blessing Pharmacy Tech Receives Who's Your Angel Award

Kelsey Steffen, Lead Pharmacy Tech II, Blessing Retail Pharmacy, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Will Spear & Family. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on January 5.

Hospice staff earns who's your angel award

Hospice staff Keaton Dierker, RN; Kai Clay, CNA; April Grattan, RN; Trista Neisen, Clinical Social Worker; Jerry Edison, Chaplain; and Nancy Dolan, Hospice Volunteer; received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from a patient’s mother, Catherine Lorenson. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on October 15.