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Guest Services Representative Earns "Who's Your Angel?" Award

Malinda Shelts, Guest Services Representative, Nursing Administration, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from her peers. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on August 27.

Two in a row: Blessing Hospital earns top patient safety grade in national report

Blessing Hospital was awarded an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group in its spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grade report.

Breast Center Financial Assistance

Blessing wants to make sure that all women in the community have access to breast cancer screenings and treatment, regardless of income or insurance. This is why we offer a financial assistance program at the Breast Center. Breast Center Financial…

Blessing Hospital earns national four-star rating

The care and service provided by Blessing Hospital earned an annual overall rating of four out of five stars among the 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals in the country. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the rating through its “Hospital Compare” program.

Blessing Hospital recognized nationally for patient safety

An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital a grade “A” for the fall 2024 national survey period. Blessing was among fewer than 30% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 32 hospitals in Illinois to receive the top grade.

Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology welcomes new physician, appoints new Medical Director

Robert C. Johnson, MD, radiation oncologist, has joined the Blessing Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department. Dr. Johnson is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. He attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine where he also completed his radiation oncology residency after an internship.

When To Contact Hospice

Families often seek out hospice care later than they could have. By waiting to call hospice, people miss out on experiencing the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of hospice care for as long as possible. When To Contact Hospice …

It was the smartest thing I ever said

John Craig has been hospitalized twice in his life; once when he was born and once when he almost died.

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.

Stroke Program

Stroke Program The Stroke Program at Blessing Inpatient Rehabilitation provides special care for patients who have undergone a neurological event and are in need of opportunities to improve physicial…