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Donate Life - Charla Martin

Donate Life - Charla Martin's Story Jill was 2 years younger than me all though elementary, middle & high school in northeast Missouri.  We knew each other, but weren’t really friends.  As adults, Jill was what I would call an…

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.

Patients find success in losing tons at Blessing Bariatric Institute

Blessing Bariatric Institute surgery patients have lost it – weight that is – a lot of it.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Shelly Marshall, RN, learned her approach to nursing as a young girl. “I grew up in a small community in Hancock County. You treated others with respect and courtesy,” she said.

Parent of special needs patient recognizes CNA

Ryan Washington, certified nursing assistant, 5 South, Blessing Hospital, received the hospital’s 33rd Honey Bee Award during a presentation on July 30.

CNA/nursing student earns Honey Bee award

Tierra Gallaher, certified nurse assistant and registered nursing student, earned Blessing Hospital’s 64th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on January 26. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Blessing offers new option to request medical records

Blessing nurse educator retires

Helen Zimmerman, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, Nursing Professional Development, Blessing Hospital, retired on July 1 after 29 years of service.

Behavioral therapist helps patient find hope, earns ICARE award

Terry Henry’s ability to connect with a suicidal patient led to his nomination for and receipt of an ICARE Award for Excellence.

Nurses punctuality and personality lead to DAISY award

Maria Hillebrenner, RN, Blessing Hospital Surgery Center, became Blessing Hospital’s 105th DAISY award winner during a ceremony on February 19, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care.