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HelpDesk analyst earns Honey Bee award

Logan Douglas, Support Center Analyst 1, Information Systems, became Blessing Hospital’s 48th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on September 28. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the service provided by support staff.

Woman battles sepsis twice and wins

Kayla Sargent’s life was going great in 2009. She was a new registered nurse and a new mom. Then, she had gallbladder surgery.

Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Department retains national accreditation

The Blessing Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department has earned reaccreditation from The American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), making it one of only six in the three-state region of Illinois, Missouri and Iowa to hold the accreditation.

Who's Your Angel Winner Connects With Patient

Vickie Baker, LPN, Blessing Health Center, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Mackenzie Leckbee. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on February 13.

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.

From tears to triumph: Diabetes diagnosis leads woman to make life-saving changes

Blessing Hospital earns third straight top safety score

Quarterly food distribution in Pike County on October 9

Illini Community Hospital is hosting a quarterly food distribution for Pike County, Illinois, residents only on Wednesday, October 9, at the Pike County Fairgrounds 210 W Clay Street in Pleasant Hill.

It wasn’t age, but a “starving heart” that robbed this man’s energy

Bill Aschemann knew he had an irregular heart beat for a year. In 2023, when his condition reached a point where further testing was required, it was scheduled for a Monday. The Friday before the test, Bill spent time working in the yard. That changed his plans.

Helping children develop heart healthy habits

One of the best ways to put a dent in the staggering statistics that surround heart disease is to increase the focus on prevention. Developing heart healthy habits at a young age is key to changing the tide when it comes to this life-and-death issue.