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Free mammograms offered October 22 to women who qualify

Women from a five-county area of west-central Illinois may be eligible to receive a free mammogram on Tuesday, October 22.

Blessing rehabilitation nurse retires

Melinda Heindselman, BSN, RN, Rehabilitation Services, Blessing Hospital, retires August 15 after 34 years of service. She began her career as a certified nurse assistant (CNA) in 1980, joining Blessing Hospital and its Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) staff in 1990.

Patient and nurse connect on a spiritual level, leading to DAISY award

Stormy Leazer, RN, and a patient she cared for believed a higher power brought them together. This exceptional bond led to Stormy receiving Blessing’s 118th DAISY award.

Registration open for 2023 Pink Pass It On in the District 5K Walk

Registration is now open for the 17th annual “Pink Pass It On in the District” 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. The walk will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023. All proceeds benefit the Blessing Foundation Breast Center Financial Assistance Program.

New care option available for uncontrolled high blood pressure

People living with uncontrolled high blood pressure, known as resistant hypertension, have a new treatment option from Blessing Health.

There is a lot of “Myles” in these wagons!

Video games may be popular, but the fascination a child has for a wagon has remained constant throughout the years. And when the wagon is filled with toys, the fun really begins!

Central Services claims two Honey Bee awards

Rico Stern and Emily Trenter, supply techs, Central Services, became Blessing Hospital’s 43rd and 44th Honey Bee award winners during a presentation on June 30.

Tim Kayser, Officer, Security Department, received a Who’s Your Angel

Tim Kayser, Officer, Security Department, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employee Laci Wert, Psychiatric Tech, Emergency Center. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel award on February 7.

Blessing is among first providers in nation to offer specialized X-ray technology

Illini Community Hospital breaks ground for new walk-in clinic

Illini Community Hospital will break ground April 21 at 9 am for a $1.6 million project on its Pittsfield, Illinois, campus that will create a new Illini Express Clinic. The project is expected to be completed by December of 2023.