Blessing Health System
Recent News About Blessing Health System
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: We are proud and excited to welcome podiatrist Dr. Mark Wavrunek to our region!
We are proud and excited to welcome podiatrist Dr. Mark Wavrunek to our region!
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing Human Resources staff earn certification
Lesa Wiesemann, human resources retention manager, and Dena Dedert, compensation analyst, Human Resources, Blessing Hospital, have earned Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional status (SHRM-CP) by completing the course of study and successfully passing a four-hour examination.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Cancer specialist joins Illini Community Hospital medical staff
Board certified medical oncologist Osvaldo Wesly, MD, will begin treating cancer patients at Illini Community Hospital on August 1, providing care with Sherrie White, APRN-AGNP, nurse practitioner.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: U.S. News & World Report Names Blessing Hospital a High Performing Hospital for two chronic conditions
Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing President and Chief Executive Officer Maureen Kahn presented $25,000 to Horizons Social Services Executive Director Sarah Stephens
Blessing President and Chief Executive Officer Maureen Kahn presented $25,000 to Horizons Social Services Executive Director Sarah Stephens on Monday, July 15, to sponsor the 2019 Moonlight Ride for Hunger.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing 2 North Unit Secretary Earns Honey Bee Award
Tammie Davis, Unit Secretary, 2 North, became the 14th Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation on Tuesday, July 16.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing leader named to 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Examiners
The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has named Margaret (Maggie) Ozan Rafferty RN, DHA, Chief Experience Officer at Blessing Health System, to the Board of Examiners for the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The Baldrige Award is the nation’s highest honor for organizational innovation and performance excellence.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing Health System submits plans for ambulatory surgery center relocation
As part of Blessing Health System’s ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care for the region, Blessing Corporate Services Board Chairman Tim Koontz today announced plans to relocate Blessing’s existing ambulatory surgical treatment center (ASTC) to the hospital campus on 11th Street.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing Care Coordination nurses earn certifications
Julie Cassens, RN, BSN, and Diane Lahr, RN, BSN, outpatient care coordinators, Blessing Hospital, have earned national certifications.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Heroes: It takes one to know one
Norman “Norm” Dicks is a very active 77 year old man -- Working on his farm, hunting, fishing and keeping up with his three grandchildren.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Illini Health Services Moving To New Location
Illini Health Services (IHS) will be closed Saturday, June 29, to move to its new location at 321 North Monroe.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Emergency Room Nurse Receives Blessing Hospital's 40th DAISY Award
Andrea Dewey, RN, became the 40th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award on June 18.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: “It was the smartest thing I ever said”
John Craig has been hospitalized twice in his life; once when he was born and once when he almost died.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: “It is a total turnaround”
Eating oatmeal is good for most people.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Cancer survivors share stories and courage at annual Blessing Cancer Center celebration
Mother Nature delivered a sunny sky and mild temperature to the large crowd gathered at the Blessing Cancer Center on Friday, May 31, to mark National Cancer Survivor Day.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing Inpatient Rehabilitation Services retains accreditation
Blessing Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Services unit for adults, adolescents, and children has been reaccredited by CARF International.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Statement from Blessing Hospital on the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Vote
Maureen Kahn, CEO of Blessing Hospital, is issuing the following statement on the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s decision on the Certification of Need (CON) application from Quincy Medical Group.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Flu-related visiting restrictions have been lifted at Blessing Hospital
Flu-related visiting restrictions have been lifted at Blessing Hospital as cases of the flu have fallen below the designated “regional outbreak” level.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing hosts an event for area women
Area women are invited to register now for Blessing Health System’s second annual “Revitalize: An evening of Women’s Wellness” on Thursday, May 23.
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BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Community comes together for cancer patients
One woman’s idea - and the power of the internet - is bringing smiles and a few tears to the faces of Illini Community Hospital cancer patients.