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Hands-Only CPR

If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, it's important to act fast. Did you know with just two steps you can save a life in the event of a heart attack? It's hands-only CPR, and it's easier than you might think. Call 9-1-1 right…

Illini Community Hospital Golf Outing Registration

Grab your clubs and join us for a great day of fun at the 2026 Illini Community Hospital Golf Outing at Old Orchard Country Club in Pittsfield! See all the details below and register your team today!Tournament Details:Friday, June 12 | Old Orchard…

Nurse practitioner providing specialized care to premature babies at Blessing Hospital

One in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Prematurity can cause problems for babies throughout their lives. Until recently, most premature babies born at Blessing Hospital were transferred to a neonatal unit in Springfield, Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. That is changing now that Lacy Nichols, APRN, NNP, is on the job as Blessing Health’s neonatal nurse practitioner.

Advance Directives

What is an advance directive? It is a document that you complete to be used in a situation when you can’t speak for yourself and make your own decisions regarding the healthcare you want.  An Advance Directive can do two things: (1) name…

Knee replacement leads woman to second career helping others in pain

Three weeks into retirement from a job she held for 31 years, 62-year-old Pam Porter decided she needed to get back to work. So, Pam got a new job – actually two of them. She was hired to do patient registration for Blessing Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barry Werries. And her other job? “I am like a walking billboard for Dr. Werries.”

Hospice Nurse Practitioner receives Who's Your Angel Award

Brenda Blickhan, Hospice, Nurse Practitioner, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from the Norman ‘Baldy’ Arnold family. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel award on June 17.

Blessing Nurse Earns DAISY Award

Beth Zanger, RN, Blessing Hospital, became the 27th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Blessing Health System expands virtual office visits as part of COVID-19 response

For the safety and convenience of their patients, Blessing Physician Services (BPS) and Hannibal Clinic providers are offering telehealth visits for those with appropriate conditions.