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Contribute On Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2024. In the spirit of the season, please consider a gift that will lift others up. The Blessing Foundation offers two meaningful ways to give – one honors our dedicated health care workers on the front lines and one honors a special person in your life. 

Blessing Health System leader elected to national board

Carolyn Bailey, director, Risk Management, Blessing Health System, has been elected to the American Society for Health Care Risk Management’s (ASHRM) Advisory Board for the 2023-2025 term. She will be recognized at their annual conference in September.

Illini Community Hospital receives federal dollars to expand telemedicine care

Patients of Illini Community Hospital will benefit from expanded telemedicine services, thanks to funding from the federal government.

Denman Services donates wheelchairs to Great River Honor Flight

Long-time Great River Honor Flight supporter Denman Services, Inc., has made a donation to enhance the experience offered to area veterans and program volunteers. Denman is donating 20 wheelchairs to the program.

Illini Community Hospital hosting two health screenings on Sept 10

Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening and free prostate cancer screening, both on Tuesday, September 10, hosted by the Blessing Cancer Center and Illini Community Hospital. Reservations are required for both screenings.

Blessing Health System offers new lab testing options for patients with weakened immune systems

While COVID-19 can infect anyone, people with weakened immune systems are at a high risk to contract the virus. For that reason, Blessing Health System offers new options for patients with weakened immune systems to get regular lab work they may need.

Man finds life-saving answer to medical mystery with hours to spare

Jerry Hooker saw triple-fellowship trained and board-certified Blessing Health neurosurgeon Ryan Brennan twice in his life.

Blessing nurse retires after 41 years of service

Diane Beaston, RN, Blessing Surgery Center, retires on December 10, 2024, after 41 years of service.

Blessing nurse earns DAISY Award

Molly Waterkotte, RN, BSN, Blessing Hospital, became the 26th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.