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MyChart
Blessing Health is excited to transition to MyChart, a powerful patient portal that will enhance your healthcare experience.Stay Connected With Your Health CareWith MyChart at Blessing Health, you can easily :Manage appointmentsCommunicate…
Heart Fluttering? There is a Cure for That!
For six years, Maria Baker, a Blessing Health System administrative secretary, lived with the feeling of a fluttering heart, but not knowing why.
Blessing Hospital Recognized for Quality Spine Surgery
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with the Blue Distinction® Center (BDC) for Spine Surgery designation.
Women’s Hearts Age Differently (And It Can Hide a Serious Valve Condition)
The size differential of a woman’s heart impacts the ability to detect a potentially serious heart ailment known as paradoxical low flow low gradient (LFLG) severe aortic stenosis.
How a Conversation Between Strangers Saved a War Veteran's Life
A telephone call from a fellow veteran (but a complete stranger) helped convince Jim Nauert to go through with a lifesaving heart procedure.
Dr. John Hammock Presented with Who's Your Angel Award
Dr. John Hammock, Physician, Office Cardiology received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Andrew and Nicole Stevenson. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on February 6.
Blessing welcomes new chief nursing officer
Brigid K. Toyne-Barfoot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, has joined Blessing Health System as chief nursing officer. She replaces Tim Tranor, DNP, MBA, RN, who assumed the position of executive vice president/chief operating officer after having served as Blessing’s CNO since 2015.
How a nasal spray is saving lives
Blessing Outpatient Behavioral Health Services has been offering a new therapy with a medication called Spravato, a nasal spray used to treat depression.
New urology treatment for men now available locally
Men living with an enlarged prostate have a new treatment option available at Blessing Hospital. Urologist Dr. Bradley Holland has successfully completed the first Aquablation® therapy that treats the condition and results in fewer side effects than previously available.
Chaplain’s skill in meeting the needs of patient and staff earn him Honey Bee award
Chaplain Elliott Barrowclough’s ability to meet the needs of his fellow man – no matter if they are patients or providers – earned him Blessing’s 89th Honey Bee Award.