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New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Adams County, Illinois
On April 28, 2020 the Adams County Health Department announces six new cases of COVID-19 in Adams County. We are also removing one previously reported case, whose residency was determined to be out of our jurisdiction. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 39.
“Spreading the word” takes a lot longer than spreading a cold
In 2021, the Blessing Express Clinic burst on to the healthcare scene in the Tri-State area, enhancing the care available to people with non-life-threatening illnesses by offering the convenience of drive-through testing and treatment for a variety of conditions.
Infection Prevention
Infection Prevention
Blessing Hospital is a leader in prevention of hospital acquired infections. The infection prevention team constantly surveys the hospital for infections. They make sure that infections do not spread in the hospital. The team…
Lymphe-what? One woman’s story of a side effect of breast cancer
Being diagnosed with breast cancer was a shock, and surviving it has been brutal for April Folweiler of New London, Missouri.
New level of care available to critically ill patients at Blessing Hospital
Patients experiencing severe heart or respiratory failure, or both, have access to a new level of care at Blessing Hospital through Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation technology, or ECMO for short.
Blessing Health System names next CEO
The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees has selected Mike Trachta as the system’s next president and chief executive officer, effective on May 1, 2026.
Heart Fluttering? There is a Cure for That!
For six years, Maria Baker, a Blessing Health System administrative secretary, lived with the feeling of a fluttering heart, but not knowing why.
Blessing Health System leader publishes book chapter
Dr. Rafferty’s contribution to the book covers trends in medical tourism and associated developments.
"There can be no distractions on the road to equality for all"
Keep your eye on the ball. It’s what we teach our young people. It is also appropriate guidance for all of us now, as we work to process the hurt, intense outrage and anger over the death of a black man in Minnesota by a white police officer, and as we work to direct that energy into positive change.
Blessing Hospital Paramedic Program
Applications are now being accepted for Blessing Health’s nationally certified paramedic training program! The 14-month program starts in August and will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Those interested in the program…