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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.
Blessing welcomes new chief nursing officer
Brigid K. Toyne-Barfoot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, has joined Blessing Health System as chief nursing officer. She replaces Tim Tranor, DNP, MBA, RN, who assumed the position of executive vice president/chief operating officer after having served as Blessing’s CNO since 2015.
Blessing leader earns national leadership recognition
Britni Skirvin, MBA, administrative director, Ancillary Services, Pharmacy, and Supply Chain, Blessing Health System, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders.
Blessing pharmacy leader promoted
Eric Martin has been promoted to the position of Director of Clinical and Outpatient Pharmacy for Blessing Health System.
Emergency Center nurse earns national certification
Lyndsey Friday, RN, BSN, Emergency Center, Blessing Hospital, has met the requirements, passed the examination and earned national Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) status from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
Chaplain’s skill in meeting the needs of patient and staff earn him Honey Bee award
Chaplain Elliott Barrowclough’s ability to meet the needs of his fellow man – no matter if they are patients or providers – earned him Blessing’s 89th Honey Bee Award.
Patient and nurse connect on a spiritual level, leading to DAISY award
Stormy Leazer, RN, and a patient she cared for believed a higher power brought them together. This exceptional bond led to Stormy receiving Blessing’s 118th DAISY award.
Compassion in action: Nancy Swartz receives Honey Bee Award
For those who cross her path, Nancy Swartz is more than a nurse. She is a steady source of kindness, reassurance, and heartfelt support. These traits have earned her Blessing's Honey Bee Award.
New urology treatment for men now available locally
Men living with an enlarged prostate have a new treatment option available at Blessing Hospital. Urologist Dr. Bradley Holland has successfully completed the first Aquablation® therapy that treats the condition and results in fewer side effects than previously available.