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Emergency Room - Blessing Hospital

No matter if it is day or night, our team of emergency medicine specialists can provide care for all types of injuries and conditions. We are known for: 11th & Broadway 1st Floor 62301 IL …

Donor specialist’s empathy and networking skills lead to Excellence award

A 78-year-old woman is enjoying her weekly bingo games much more these days thanks to the work of Pam Frericks, donor services specialist, Blessing Foundation. Pam received the Blessing Health ICARE Excellence award based on a nomination submitted by her department administrative director, Ann Awerkamp Dickson. The award was presented during a surprise presentation on October 23, 2024.

Enlarged Prostate

As men age, it is normal for their prostate gland to become enlarged. As the prostate gland enlarges, it affects urination, often causing you to urinate more frequently. An enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is not…

Behavioral Health nurse earns DAISY award

Joni Winningham, RN, outpatient behavioral health, became the 97th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on June 24, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

State-of-the-art testing system now online in Blessing Hospital Laboratory

Blessing Hospital has purchased and installed a “BioFire®” testing system in its laboratory. BioFire® allows for in-house testing of twenty-one common viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens in less than an hour. The BioFire® platform has received FDA approval for COVID-19 testing and Blessing Hospital Laboratory will implement the test immediately upon receipt of the test kits from the company.

Breast Tissue Density Reporting

Women who have dense breast tissue may be at a higher risk for breast cancer. At the Breast Center, we have several ways of helping these women safeguard their breast health and stay a step ahead of breast cancer. Breast Tissue Density Reporting …

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty (sometimes called a nose job) is a popular cosmetic procedure that can enhance the form or function of your nose. Rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty: What You Should Know Your nose is one of your most…

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Blessing’s physical medicine and rehabilitation program offers a wide range of services, focusing on the diagnosis, rehabilitation, and non-operative management of neck, back, acute and chronic problems close to home. Our trained physicians, deliver…

Work Life Business Application

Please submit your product, service or program for consideration in the Blessing Health System Work Life Services Program. All discounts offered will apply to all Blessing Health System employees which includes:  Blessing Corporate…

Risk of respiratory illness up this winter, local doctor says

More people could suffer with the respiratory illnesses this winter than have in the past several years.