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Blessing, Illini Hospitals Expand Visiting Hours
Blessing Hospital has expanded its visiting hours.
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Blessing officials announced Wednesday that inpatients will now be allowed one visitor between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
With that, new visitor access is limited during quiet time hours between 2 and 4 p.m.
Visitors to Blessing will still have to follow visitors’ protocols in place to protect the safety of patients, employees and the public.
Visitors should still use the main entrance at 11th and Spring, must be 18 years or older, must show a driver’s license or state issued photo ID, and will be required to wear a mask.
The expanded visiting hours also apply to visitors at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield.
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