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Loving Cal: Celebrating Autism Awareness

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Awareness for Leslie Werries and her husband, Blessing orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon Dr. Barry Werries, came more than 20 years ago with the birth of their youngest son, Cal. The following is a glimpse into their life with autism.

Centralized Staffing nurse earns DAISY Award

Stacey Jarrett. RN, Centralized Staffing, became the 58th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on March 25, 2021.

Blessing employee earns international scholarship

William Lieber, medical office assistant, urology, Blessing Health System, is among 32 recipients selected recently for a Rhodes Scholarship.

Blessing Hospital retains national Chest Pain Center Accreditation

Blessing Hospital earns third straight top safety score

One Day Surgery nurse delivers for cancer patient

Abby Safar, RN, Surgical Services/Post Anesthesia Care Unit, made it her mission for her patient to receive the care he came for – no matter what it took. That passion and determination made her the latest ICARE award recipient, for Compassion, on January 30, 2025.

Blessing Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care

For stroke patients, receiving proper care as quickly as possible can be the difference between life and death, or life with a permanent disability. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has confirmed Blessing Hospital delivers stroke care that meets or exceeds national standards by awarding it with Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS recognition for 2022.

What to do when a “pain in the neck” is more than a pain in the neck

Tom Dolan has hiked the Rocky, Appalachian and Ozark Mountains and kayaked the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi, Missouri, and countless smaller rivers. Recently, Tom faced the possibility of losing his slice of heaven.

Oncology Infusion Center Nominated for Who's Your Angel Award

Oncology Infusion Center staff receive a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employees

How a 150-minute appointment changed a patient’s life

Understanding the proper way to take a prescription medication to get the best result can be challenging at any age. The older a person gets, however, the tougher the challenge can become. Experts say between 75% and 96% of older patients acknowledge that they frequently make mistakes with their medication.