Brigid K. Toyne-Barfoot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, has joined Blessing Health System as chief nursing officer. She replaces Tim Tranor, DNP, MBA, RN, who assumed the position of executive vice president/chief operating officer after having served as Blessing’s CNO since 2015.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with the Blue Distinction® Center (BDC) for Spine Surgery designation.
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Katie Ludwig, BSN, RN, infection preventionist registered nurse, Blessing Health System, has earned the status of Certified in Infection Control (CIC) from the national Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.
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For those who cross her path, Nancy Swartz is more than a nurse. She is a steady source of kindness, reassurance, and heartfelt support. These traits have earned her Blessing's Honey Bee Award.
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Kobe Williams’s grandmother, aunt and great-aunt were all Blessing Hospital nurses. On January 27, Kobe, a second-year nurse, added a special honor to his family’s caregiving legacy when he received Blessing’s 117th DAISY award.
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A new minimally invasive procedure at Blessing Hospital means more patients can stay in the area to get potentially life-saving heart care.
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Sharon Brocksmith was afraid she was going to lose her 86-year-old mother. That was before two Blessing Health Hannibal doctors and their staffs answered her tearful plea.
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Patients of Blessing Health System’s nationally-accredited physical rehabilitation program now have access to new technology to treat swallowing difficulties.
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Nutrition is a modifiable risk factor that if guidelines are followed can decrease breast cancer risk tremendously.
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