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Debbie Giesing and Teri Pugh will retire from Blessing, representing 36 years of service.

6/2/2025

Two Blessing Employees Retire

Blessing Health System employees Debbie Giesing and Terri Bugh retire on June 6, 2025, representing 36 years of service.

The Blessing Wound and Hyperbaric Center HBO therapy team (back to front): Beth Zanger, BSN, RN, CWCN; Jessica Althide, APRN, FNP-C, CWCN-AP; Erin VonderHaar, MSN, MBA, RN; Kristin Kruse, RN; and Kerigan Bland, BSN, RN, CWCN.

5/27/2025

Blessing Wound Center Updates Technology

To enhance its ability to meet the need for chronic wound care locally, Blessing Hospital has replaced the two hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy chambers in its Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center with the latest technology.

5/22/2025

Blessing Hospital leader retires after 38 years of service

Tena Awerkamp, director, Primary Care Services, Blessing Hospital, retired May 23, 2025, having completed 38 years of service.

5/22/2025

150 Years - Stotts Family Pride Shines Bright At Blessing

As part of Blessing Hospital's celebration of its 150th anniversary, we're proud to share stories of generations of families who have made Blessing Hospital a part of their careers and life.

5/21/2025

CNA Receives "Who's Your Angel?" Recognition

Kimmy Platt, Certified Nursing Assistant, Skilled Nursing Unit, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Kathy Brumbaugh. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on May 21.

5/21/2025

How a visit to the Blessing Express Clinic can make you smile

A doctor named William Osler was credited with having come up with the idea, a long time ago, that there was art and science involved in medicine – meaning that helping someone heal is about knowledge and skill, but also compassion and relationships.

5/20/2025

Teacher’s willingness to find a way to connect with struggling students earns ICARE Award

Derek Wells’ commitment to the success of every one of his Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students recently earned him the ICARE Award for Compassion.