CGH Sunshine Winner Candance Bousum, CNA

Candance Bousum, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on 3rd Floor Medical Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care, by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMTs, or MAs.

CGH DAISY Winner Karen Hosler, RN

Karen Hosler, a Registered Nurse in the CGH Emergency Department, is a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary Nurses. An International program, this award is presented to Nurses around the world, who go above and beyond for their patients and demonstrate extraordinary compassionate care. “We recently brought our

ARC Blood Drive January 11

The first community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2024 will be held Thursday, January 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will run from noon to 6:00 p.m. Currently, there are 13 double red cell/PowerRed appointments available, and there are 12 whole

Impact Life Blood Drive January 19

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Blood Drive, on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The location is the first floor Conference Room. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. The last date to have previously donated

MCH Auxiliary Successful Bake Sale

If you had entered the Lobby of Morrison Community Hospital, 300 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, you were greeted with the sweetest of aromas. MCH Auxiliary members held their annual Bake Sale in the hallway. A trio of long

Kiwanis Donates to Boy Scout Troop

During the 6:30 p.m. Club meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Morrison, IL, Kiwanis President Steve Davis made a check presentation to Morrison Boy Scout Troop 96 Troop. The club met in the Program Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Street. Senior Patrol Leader Noah Icenogle received the $200

Farmers National Bank Grant to MCH

The staff at the Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL, would like to thank Farmers National Bank, for selecting our hospital as the recipient of their Funding New Beginnings grant for 2023. Executive Director of the Funding New Beginnings Community Foundation Nicholas Emmerson presented the $1000 check to Mick Welding, Morrison

Ribbon Cutting for NAMI Sauk Area

Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 for NAMI Sauk Area. NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness. This organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life, for people with mental illness and their families, through support, education, and advocacy. Board

Morrison Food Pantry “Words of Thanksgiving”

Article written by Leveda Ashlin. As we enter the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons, we have just seen the heart, and reason for the seasons, by the actions of some younger members of this community. We especially want to express our gratitude, amazement, and admiration for the young people of

Final ARC Blood Drive Report of 2023

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photograph. The sixth and last community blood drive of 2023 was held from noon to 5:45 p.m., on Thursday, November 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The November drive sponsor is

Dementia Caregiver Coffee Hour November 28

Attend a “Make Your Holidays Brighter” event scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. A Dementia Caregiver Coffee presentation will be held in the CGH Health Foundation Community Room, 2600 N. Locust Street, Sterling, IL. Coffee, water, and muffins will be served. The topic is “Effective

September 23 Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader submitted the report.  The Thursday, September 21, 2023, American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Thank you, Father Slawomir “Slawek” Zimodro and the St. Mary’s Church family, for

Erickson’s Kool-Aid Man Voted #1

Employees of Farmers National Banks in Geneseo, Morrison, and Prophetstown, IL, held annual pumpkin design competitions during October 2023. Public members in each town voted for their favorites. There were nine clever entrants in Morrison’s Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway. Angie Erickson received the most votes for her pumpkin design: Kool-Aid

Resthave Annual Meeting October 24

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will hold their Annual Meeting in the Resthave Chapel on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. In the event that any COVID-positive cases occur, the Annual Meeting will be canceled, and a notice will be posted on the Resthave Assisted

September 21 ARC Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photograph of her donating whole blood. The September 2023 American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Thank you, Father Slawomir “Slawek” Zimodro and the St. Mary’s Church family, for allowing