Blessing nurse retires after 41 years of service
Diane Beaston, RN, Blessing Surgery Center, retires on December 10, 2024, after 41 years of service.
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Man says a dose of confidence – along with an exceptional team and robotic assistance - helps with his knee replacement
It happened years ago, but for Buddie Wilson, it’s like it happened yesterday.
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Blessing Health psychiatrist earns statewide award
Daniel Boeder, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist, Blessing Health, recently received the 2024 Jay G. Hirsch Memorial Award sponsored by the Illinois Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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PCU nurse earns DAISY Award
Nick Kelley, RN, Progressive Care Unit, became the 102nd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on November 21, 2024, for his extraordinary nursing care.
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Illini Child Care Center to close
Due to challenges in recruiting qualified early learning teachers and other staff, along with the overall cost of administering and maintaining the center, Illini Community Hospital has made the difficult decision to close its child care center permanently as of February 28, 2025.
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A life-long cough may have saved this woman’s life
Candy Tretter has enjoyed good health for most of her life, except for what she calls “this stupid little cough.”
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Illini Community Hospital will host another food distribution on Nov. 21
Illini Community Hospital is hosting a food distribution on Thursday, November 21 for residents of Pike County, Illinois. There will be enough food available for approximately 200 families.
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Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center staffer earns Honey Bee Award
Mel Peters, diagnostic technician, Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center infusion center, earned the 74th Honey Bee award during a presentation on November 14. The Blessing Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
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Blessing Hospital recognized nationally for patient safety
An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital a grade “A” for the fall 2024 national survey period. Blessing was among fewer than 30% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 32 hospitals in Illinois to receive the top grade.
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Veterans group recognizes Blessing Health with award
Together with Tri-State Veterans Support (TSVS) recognized Blessing Health with the first “Veterans’ Choice Award” during a ceremony at Blessing Hospital on Friday, November 8, attended by more than 100 Blessing staff and volunteers.
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