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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.
Man finds life-changing pain relief by accident
Most people have experienced the agonizing pain of leg cramps, the sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle. Charles Mast knows the feeling too well.
Celebrating National Hospital Week 2020
May 10-16, 2020, is National Hospital Week.
Blessing Hospital nurse residency program earns accreditation with distinction
The Blessing Hospital Nurse Residency Program, designed to help support and mentor newly licensed registered nurses and reduce the turnover rate, has been awarded Accreditation with Distinction.
Blessing Health System earns national recognition for workplace wellness
The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) has recognized Blessing Health System’s workplace wellness programming with a Well Workplace bronze award.
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.
Family praise earns Dr. Luc Tchapnda Blessing ICARE award
A family member of one of Dr. Luc Tchapnda’s patients called health system administration to comment on the care he provided. That phone call led to the family medicine physician receiving the ICARE award for Compassion on March 3.
Cancer Care
At Illini Community Hospital’s Casteel Center, we give our patients the high-quality medical oncology care you would expect in a large city. Our medical oncology providers are part of the comprehensive cancer care program at the Blessing Cancer…
Patient has a soft spot in his heart for Blessing Home Care
For most of his 78 years, Gary Vogel says his health has been, “generally, really good.”
Blessing Hospital Recognized for Higher Quality in Maternity Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.