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Pandemic (and a phone call) lead nurse back to Blessing
During my first day of orientation, I could barely contain myself. Maureen Kahn, president and chief executive officer of Blessing Health System and Blessing Hospital, discussed how the health system did not lay off one employee because of the pandemic. That just blew me away. I was almost in tears. They knew it would hurt their bottom dollar. They did it anyway, without question.
Communities Served
Blessing Hospice and Blessing Palliative Care operates in two regional offices, with local staff in each area serving:Adams CountyBrown CountyHancock CountyPike CountyPortions of Henderson CountyRegional Office LocationsQuincy, IL - 936…
Blessing offers free colorectal cancer screening kits in March
In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri. The kits are available beginning Monday, March 2 and while supplies last.
Medical Oncology nurse earns DAISY Award
Ashley McCaughey, RN, 6 North/Medical Oncology, became the 65th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on October 26, 2021.
Blessing nurses on the COVID battle: “We adapt and we overcome”
Every Blessing Health System nurse played a vital role in responding to the COVID pandemic. However, care delivered in two locations drew a high level of attention – the Blessing Hospital Emergency Center and the Blessing Express Clinic. In both places throughout the pandemic, crowds of people arrived daily for testing or care, or both.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Early Detection is CrucialOf the 154,000+ Americans estimated to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, only about 40% will be diagnosed in the earliest stage, where survival rates are 90%. The Blessing Cancer Center gives out free take home…
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.
U.S. News & World Report Names Blessing Hospital a High Performing Hospital for two chronic conditions
Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report.
Centralized Staffing nurse earns DAISY Award
Stacey Jarrett. RN, Centralized Staffing, became the 58th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on March 25, 2021.
Illini Community Hospital will host another food distribution on Nov. 21
Illini Community Hospital is hosting a food distribution on Thursday, November 21 for residents of Pike County, Illinois. There will be enough food available for approximately 200 families.