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Illini Trivia Night
Join us at Bowler's Universe in Pittsfield on November 11, for "Just A Little Trivia" with Illini Community Hospital!
The night begins at 7:00 p.m. Gather your team of 4-6 people to participate. Cost is $60 per team. Mulligans will be available for…
Blessing Health System leader earns state honor
Carolyn Bailey, Administrative Director, Risk Management, Blessing Health System, received the 2017 Illinois Healthcare Risk Manager of the Year award from the Illinois Society of Healthcare Risk Management.
Recent nursing school graduate earns Honey Bee award
Bridget O’Bryan, RN, became the hospital’s 25th Honey Bee Award winner during a surprise presentation on September 29, 2020. Bridget received the award for care she delivered when working as a CNA, before passing her NCLEX and becoming an RN.
Types and Causes of Strokes
Types of Strokes
There are several types of strokes:
Ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke.
Hemorrhagic stroke, which happens when an artery in the brain leaks…
Dog Bite Leads to Amazing Story of Survival
All Sarah Taylor wanted to do was a favor for a friend, dog-sit for one night.
Surgery Tech earns Honey Bee Award
Coralyn Hoover, Surgery Support Tech, One Day Surgery, became the eighth Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation on Tuesday, December 11.
How a very smart person helped a friend find the road to recovery
No one should go through a medical crisis alone. But that is just what one local resident faced after a devasting injury.
Blessing Educational Support
Shannon Schneider, RN, BSN, Outpatient Care Coordination, has two great loves in her life—her family and education. She has been married to Mike for 15 years. They have three boys, ages 7 to 12 years old.
“I hope I am teaching my boys the…
Living with Diabetes: Five Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
If you have diabetes, and particularly if you suffer from a chronic wound, it’s important to eat mindfully and follow your treatment protocols. For smoother sailing, here are five helpful holiday tips for diabetics.