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On the Road Again: Tinkerbell and Mark are Headed Home

Tinkerbell and her very grateful owner are on the road again.

Teacher learns a life lesson

As a substitute teacher, Donia Gardner has to be prepared for a call to work at a moment’s notice. But even with 24 years’ experience there was no way to prepare for her day at Quincy’s Denman Elementary School on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Three security officers recognized with award

Steven Billington, Josh Wilson and Brian Young, security officers, received the hospital’s 34th Honey Bee Award during a presentation on August 27.

Dogwood baby 2021 is honored

Na’liyah Reed, newborn daughter of Stefanie Allen and Natas Reed, Quincy, IL, is the 2021 Dogwood Festival baby. She earned the honor by being the first baby born at Blessing Hospital after the start of the 2021 Dogwood Festival.

Blessing heart nurse earns national certification

Jordan Hahn, BSN, RN, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Blessing Hospital, has earned the status of Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

Celebrating Josie

Josie Amelia Edwards would have been 4 years old on March 25, 2022. Her family continued a tradition they began in Josie’s honor, who was stillborn, by donating baskets to Blessing Hospital to share with families who experience a stillbirth.

Blessing Health Diabetes Support Group meeting on March 27

“March into Fitness” is the topic of the Blessing Health Diabetes Support Group meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 12:30 pm at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy.

CNA earns recognition

Brooklyn Vaughn, certified nursing assistant, 6 South/Women and Children, Blessing Hospital, became the hospital’s 32nd Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on July 6.

Heart nurse earns national certification

Alexis “Lexi” Smith, BSN, RN, Cardiovascular Unit, Blessing Hospital, has earned the national status of Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.