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When a healer needs healing
The Central School District in Adams County, Illinois, holds an annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Each year for the past 10 years, Jenny Hetzler, school nurse, attended the event in case her services were needed by any participating students.
Free mammograms offered October 22 to women who qualify
Women from a five-county area of west-central Illinois may be eligible to receive a free mammogram on Tuesday, October 22.
Blessing hosts first Medicare Advantage open house on Oct. 15
The first of eight open-house-style informational sessions on Medicare Advantage plan changes at Blessing Health System takes place Tuesday, October 15, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy
Nurse practitioners helping to meet a growing need in primary care
Maria Baker faced a challenge becoming more common these days nationwide. She lost her primary care doctor when he ended his practice unexpectedly.
Blessing hosts second “Ladies’ Night”
After a successful inaugural event in 2023, Blessing Health invites all area women to attend the second “Ladies’ Night.” This evening of skin and beauty presentations, product discounts, giveaways and appetizers, will be held Thursday, September 5 between 5:30 and 7:30 pm at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine in Quincy. There is no cost to attend and no registration is required.
Blessing rehabilitation nurse retires
Melinda Heindselman, BSN, RN, Rehabilitation Services, Blessing Hospital, retires August 15 after 34 years of service.
She began her career as a certified nurse assistant (CNA) in 1980, joining Blessing Hospital and its Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) staff in 1990.
Quarterly food distribution in Pike County on August 27
Illini Community Hospital is hosting a quarterly food distribution for Pike County, Illinois residents only on Tuesday, August 27 in Barry.
Blessing service earns 5-star rating
Blessing Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) earned an overall five-star rating for the recent survey period of the nation’s nursing homes from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The survey is conducted four times each year. Blessing’s SNU has earned an overall five-star rating in each of the past four survey periods.
Illini Community Hospital hosting two health screenings on Sept 10
Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening and free prostate cancer screening, both on Tuesday, September 10, hosted by the Blessing Cancer Center and Illini Community Hospital. Reservations are required for both screenings.
Blessing-Rieman College retains national accreditation; sees enrollment increase
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences has earned reaccreditation for a 10-year period from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC.)