Orthopedic nurse makes long trip for care worth it
Becky Walston, RN, orthopedics, makes the 78-minute drive for care worth it. That is what the patient said who nominated Becky for the DAISY award.
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This family really loves their screen time
The Sonethongkham family has roots working at Blessing Health System for over 30 years, with five family members involved in the organization.
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Prayer, positivity and care team help woman overcome rare cancer
Pam Richard is a self-described “health hippy.” She never thought she who be diagnosed with breast cancer.
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“Go-getter” on the Radiology team earns Honey Bee award
Katelyn Stuart’s co-workers sited her outstanding work ethic in submitting her winning nomination for the 84th Blessing Health System Honey Bee award.
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The power of mammograms - Sorry moms, sometimes daughters know best
It takes a while to admit it, sometimes many years, but most of us eventually realize that we learned valuable life lessons from our parents.
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Employee who helped start popular community event to retire
Laurie Laaker, office coordinator, Oncology Infusion Center, retires October 10 after 39 years of service.
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Lymphedema: Managing breast cancer’s calling card
More women today survive breast cancer than ever before. But even after a woman and her care team beat the cancer, the disease may leave a reminder of the fight – lymphedema.
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Therapist offers quicker path to better mental health
Julie Eftink is a telehealth therapist focused on helping people build resilience through “strengths-based therapy” methods.
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Blessing launches search for next Chief Executive Officer
Blessing Health System has initiated a national search for its next Chief Executive Officer.
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ER doctor cures family’s fears, earns ICARE award
When a woman experienced heart attack symptoms three weeks after a heart attack that required three stents, her frightened daughter – a Blessing employee - brought her to the Emergency Center. There she found a cure for her mother’s symptoms, and for her own fear, in the person of Emergency Center physician, Dr. Roman Fridline.
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