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Keeping this story alive can save others

After years of sophisticated medical care, including surgeries at a children’s hospital associated with Stanford University in southern California, Madilynn’s doctor came to the decision that she needed a heart-lung transplant to live. For a number of reasons, she was not a candidate.

Oh baby, how things have changed and how nurses are responding

Giving birth has changed over the years. New techniques and options allow families to be more involved with their care and plan their own experience. But not all recent changes have been as positive.

Blessing Hospital educator earns national certification

Allison Schrand, patient access educator, Blessing Hospital, has met the requirements and passed the certification examination of the National Association of Healthcare Access Management to earn the status of Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA).

Tri-State healthcare leader sets retirement date

Maureen Kahn, president and CEO, Blessing Health, will retire on October 6, 2023. The announcement was made by Timothy Koontz, Chairman, Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees.

Knee replacement leads woman to second career helping others in pain

Three weeks into retirement from a job she held for 31 years, 62-year-old Pam Porter decided she needed to get back to work. So, Pam got a new job – actually two of them. She was hired to do patient registration for Blessing Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barry Werries. And her other job? “I am like a walking billboard for Dr. Werries.”

Blessing Hospital again recognized nationally for patient safety

Denman Direct

Direct To Consumer Medical EquipmentDenman Direct brings additional alternatives to those needing medical equipment and supplies right here in Quincy by selling direct to the consumer. No insurance, Medicare/Medicaid is billed, allowing the lowest…

Blessing-Rieman College December grads ace NCLEX

The December 2021 nursing graduates of the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Quincy, posted a perfect pass rate on the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX). One-hundred-percent of Blessing’s graduates passed the exam on their first attempt.

Infection prevention nurse earns national certification

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.

Vascular Surgery

If you need surgery for a vascular disorder such as stroke, aneurysm or an artery disease, you are in good hands at Blessing’s Heart & Vascular Center. Our specialized vascular surgery team has decades of experience. Vascular Surgery …