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Nurse reflects on “hugs and thank-you’s” as long career ends

The lesson Angie Hancox takes from Blessing Hospital is timeless when she retires on September 11 after a 41-year nursing career. “Treat others as you would want to be treated."

EKG tech earns Honey Bee award

John Gallaher, EKG tech, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Blessing Hospital, earned the hospital’s 67th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on April 19. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

LPN arranges test for out-of-town patient; earns Honey Bee award

Marcia Anderson, LPN, gastroenterology, Blessing Health Hannibal, helped a patient arrange an emergency colonoscopy for her father and earned Blessing’s 78th Honey Bee award for her effort.

Nurse earns DAISY award for work on COVID 19 Hotline

Tammy Ruths, RN, Centralized Staffing and COVID-19 Hotline, became the 55th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on October 28, 2020.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Shelly Marshall, RN, learned her approach to nursing as a young girl. “I grew up in a small community in Hancock County. You treated others with respect and courtesy,” she said.

Quick Action Saves Child's Life

Jessica Bliven, MSN, RN, instructor and Simulation Center coordinator, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences, received a Who’s Your Angel award at a presentation by the Blessing Foundation of a certificate and angel wing pin on May 18, as written by Mike McCarter, EMS System Coordinator, Blessing Hospital.

Blessing awarded federal grant to address vaccine confidence in rural areas

Blessing Health System has received a Rural Health Vaccine Confidence Program Grant in the amount of $445,761 from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Know the feeling?

It’s the feeling of surprise and delight that hits when you unexpectedly find change in the cushions of the couch.

Linen driver earns ICARE award

Brandon Ross, driver, Denman Linen Service, received the ICARE Excellence Award during a ceremony on December 11, 2024.

There is a lot of “Myles” in these wagons!

Video games may be popular, but the fascination a child has for a wagon has remained constant throughout the years. And when the wagon is filled with toys, the fun really begins!