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Blessing offers new treatment for common urologic condition

Blessing Health’s Urology team offers a new treatment for a frustrating and common medical problem that affects millions of adults.

Blessing Hospital earns fifth straight top safety score

For the fifth consecutive survey period, an independent national healthcare watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety.

Risk of respiratory illness up this winter, local doctor says

More people could suffer with the respiratory illnesses this winter than have in the past several years.

Rehabilitation RN earns DAISY award

Bradley Beswick, RN, Rehabilitation Services, became the 78th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on November 17, 2022.

Tri-State healthcare leader sets retirement date

Maureen Kahn, president and CEO, Blessing Health, will retire on October 6, 2023. The announcement was made by Timothy Koontz, Chairman, Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees.

Blessing and Illini hospitals prepare for a seasonal “outbreak”…and can’t wait!

Generally, one does not want to ‘spread’ anything inside a hospital. But on Sunday, December 25, the infectious spirit of Christmas will spread among the patients and caregivers of Blessing and Illini Community hospitals.

Next to Home program helps woman feel right at home

When 84-year old Patricia M. Lawber of Quincy found herself needing a place to rehabilitate after a fall at her home, she did not know she would be in for a whole new adventure.

DAISY award winner cares for son and mother

Mariah Rice, RN, Women and Children Unit, became the 80th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on January 23, 2023.

Blessing Emergency Center enhances sexual assault care

The Blessing Hospital Emergency Center team has seen a double-digit increase in the number of sexual assault survivors seeking care, and enhanced its ability to meet the need.

DAISY award winner advocates for patient

Carlee Jenkins, RN, General Medicine/Observation Decision Unit, became the 79th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on December 13, 2022.