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Information Systems staffer figures out why computer programs weren’t talking, fixes it, and earns an award for it

When two computer programs were not communicating with each other as they should, Pam Booth became involved with lightning speed, fixed the issue and earned an ICARE Excellence Award for her expertise.

Grant will expand use of remote medical technology by Blessing Health System

Based on the growth and public acceptance of telemedicine and patient remote monitoring technologies experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Blessing Health System has secured a federal grant to expand its use of those platforms.

Three generations of a family find a second home at Blessing

When Deb Landacre, RN, got a job in maternity at Blessing in 1980, she had a plan. “I was only going to work for three months. I wanted a little Christmas money,” she said.

Illness increases bring masks back to Blessing

Effective Monday, December 5, all patients and visitors entering any Blessing Health clinic or hospital in the region must wear a mask for the protection of patients, visitors and employees as respiratory illness levels rise.

CNA earns Honey Bee award

Delaney Carroll, certified nurse assistant, Progressive Care Unit, earned Blessing Hospital’s 59th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on September 13, 2023.

Services

Pediatric specialists at Blessing provide a range of healthcare services, including newborn care and immunizations, for newborns, children and teens.Whether your child needs care for a sudden illness or chronic condition or simply needs a checkup,…

Blessing Health offers free cancer screening kits

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, and by mail. The kits are available from Monday, March 18 and while supplies last.

Donate Life - Jessica's Story

Donate Life - Jessica Colon's Story     "His story is the reason I say 'yes' to organ donation." Recently, my grandmother posted on Facebook. Now, this may seem insignificant simply because my grandmother posts on Facebook all the…

Donate Life - Taylor Breuer

Donate Life - Taylor Breuer's Story In my opinion, being an organ or tissue donor is a selfless act that can impact someone's life after I’m no longer on this earth. I decided to become an organ and tissue donor at the age of 16; I told my mom…