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Long-time Blessing Hospital surgical nurse and leader to retire
Ellen Halfpap, BSN, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, Director, Surgical Services, Blessing Hospital, retired after 45 years of service on September 5, 2023.
Appointments now available for no-cost health screening on March 12
Reservations are now being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening that will take place on Tuesday, March 12, hosted by Illini Community Hospital.
Secretary recognized for compassion on and off the job
Cindy Haxel, secretary, Denman Corporate Services, received the ICARE Award for Compassion during a surprise presentation on Monday, February 3.
Blessing Health System to assume ownership of Keokuk Area Hospital
Control of Keokuk Area Hospital in southeast Iowa will be transferred from current parent company, UnityPoint Health of West Des Moines, Iowa, to Blessing Health System of Quincy, Illinois, effective March 1.
Blessing nurse earns advanced certification
Lacy Nichols, BSN, RN, Blessing Beginnings, the birth center of Blessing Hospital, has earned the status of Neonatal Touch and Massage Certified (NTMC) nurse.
United Way accepts donation from Blessing for 2021 campaign
Blessing Health System closed its fund drive to support the 2021 United Way of Adams County campaign on February 3 by presenting a check to United Way leaders for $110,000. The amount represents a corporate gift and employee donations.
Blessing welcomes Chief Human Resources
Michelle Zech has joined Blessing Health System as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She began her duties on April 1, 2022.
Patient Access team member earns ICARE award
Patient-staff connections are not just made at the bedside. Just ask Jim Bearden, representative, Patient Access. He received the ICARE Compassion award during a ceremony on December 19, 2024.
These calls are never simple
Blessing Health System’s COVID-19 Hotline nurses make calls to those who have pending COVID-19 tests and share the test results. The report is either “positive” or “negative.”
Women & Children Unit CNA earns Honey Bee award
Latoryia “Tory” Gay, CNA, Women & Children Unit, became Blessing Hospital’s 47th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on August 17.