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New graduate receives DAISY Award
McKenna Uplinger, RN, 2 North, who joined the Blessing Hospital nursing staff after graduating from John Wood Community College’s nursing program in May 2019, became the 49th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on March 4.
Hospice nurse receives DAISY Award
Sarah Gunder, RN, Blessing Hospice, became the 48th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on February 12.
Living with Diabetes: Five Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
If you have diabetes, and particularly if you suffer from a chronic wound, it’s important to eat mindfully and follow your treatment protocols. For smoother sailing, here are five helpful holiday tips for diabetics.
Blessing Hospital earns top grade for patient safety in latest national report
Blessing Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group in the group’s fall 2020 Hospital Safety Grade report. This national distinction recognizes the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.
Maternity nurse receives DAISY Award
Macy Waterkotte, RN, Blessed Beginnings/Obstetrics, became the 50th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 27, 2020.
New heart procedure at Blessing Hospital
A new minimally invasive procedure at Blessing Hospital means more patients can stay in the area to get potentially life-saving heart care.
Register now for free cholesterol and wellness screening
Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol and wellness screening at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, April 10.
Award winning nurse has “skin” in the game
Amanda Nash, LPN, was recognized recently for her role in completing the experience of a patient of board-certified and fellowship-trained Blessing Health dermatologist Dr. Elise Scoggin.