Nursing degree led soon-to-be retiree to positions throughout the health system
After a 41-year, memory-filled career with Blessing Health System, Laurie Brink, BSN, RN, clinic registered nurse, Neurosurgery, retires on July 31.
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Family moved by care, nominates Blessed Beginnings team for DAISY award
The nomination highlighted a moment in particular, after the baby’s birth, that is forever etched into the collective heart and mind of the husband and his wife. It began with a Blessed Beginnings staff member gathering information from the couple for the child’s birth certificate.
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Teacher’s skill in creating exceptional experiences leads to ICARE Award
A parent of one of her students sighted Meagan’s “unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care, learning experiences and emotional support” as the reasons for submitting the nomination that earned Meagan the ICARE Award for Excellence. She received the award at a surprise presentation surrounded by her students, coworkers, family and friends on Tuesday, July 21.
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Blessing security team member earns third national certification
Steve Billington, security systems coordinator, Blessing Hospital, has earned a credential focused on the secure implementation, management, and assessment of artificial intelligence technologies.
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Critical thinking and commitment lead nurse through emotional situation and to DAISY Award
Just three years into her career as a registered nurse, Allison Guthrie is the proud and deserving recipient of the international DAISY award.
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Honor departed loved ones at Butterfly Moments 2026
Blessing Hospice will host its Butterfly Moments community event on Sunday, August 16, at the Moorman Park Large Shelter in Quincy. Orders for butterflies must be placed by August 1.
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Delicate surgery puts not-so-delicate man back on his feet
According to Google, calling someone ‘a pistol’ means they are, “high-energy, spirited, witty or feisty, often with a charmingly unpredictable or mischievous personality.”
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Blessing Hospital Receives National Awards for Excellence in Stroke Care
Blessing Hospital has earned two national recognitions from the American Heart Association for commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based stroke care.
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A Steady Presence in a Parent’s Hardest Moment
A calm presence, quick thinking, and genuine compassion during a critical moment have earned Ed Smith Blessing Health System’s DAISY Award.
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Blessing Health celebrates five team members earning national CPES certification
Blessing Health is proud to recognize five members of the Medical Staff Office and Provider Enrollment team who have earned the prestigious Certified Provider Enrollment Specialist (CPES®) credential through the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).
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