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Meet a lady who turns up the heat

According to caregiver.com, as we age our bodies become sensitive to cold temperature. Among the reasons for that is a decrease in the metabolic rate that leaves aging bodies unable to generate enough heat to help maintain the normal temperature of 98.6 degree.

How a 150-minute appointment changed a patient’s life

Understanding the proper way to take a prescription medication to get the best result can be challenging at any age. The older a person gets, however, the tougher the challenge can become. Experts say between 75% and 96% of older patients acknowledge that they frequently make mistakes with their medication.

PATIENT MEAL DELIVERY (DIETARY) - FOOD & NUTRITION

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $15.92 JOB SUMMARY The Host Clerks are responsible for a variety of patient and non-patient tasks in the call center, tray line, nursing unit, and kitchen as assigned. These tasks include: For Non-Patient Host…

Nursing degree led soon-to-be retiree to positions throughout the health system

After a 41-year, memory-filled career with Blessing Health System, Laurie Brink, BSN, RN, clinic registered nurse, Neurosurgery, retires on July 31.

Blessing nurse earns advanced certification

Ashley Chbeir, BSN, RN, Clinical Research Coordinator, Blessing Health System, has earned certification in chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC).

Blessing heart imaging service earns national reaccreditation

Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography heart imaging at Blessing Hospital and Blessing Health Hannibal have earned a fourth three-year accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The

PATIENT MEAL DELIVERY (DIETARY) - FOOD & NUTRITION

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $15.92 JOB SUMMARY The Host Clerks are responsible for a variety of patient and non-patient tasks in the call center, tray line, nursing unit, and kitchen as assigned. These tasks include: For Non-Patient Host…

Tickets on sale for birth trauma awareness dinner

Tickets are now available for the second annual Birth Trauma Awareness Dinner on Saturday, September 28 from 5-9 pm at Maverick’s Landing Zone, 500 South 8th Street, Quincy

Ladies' Night

Save the date for Ladies’ Night on Thursday, October 1 from 5:30 – 7:30pm at Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine in Quincy.Hosted by the Blessing Dermatology and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Departments, this event will feature…

Donor specialist’s empathy and networking skills lead to Excellence award

A 78-year-old woman is enjoying her weekly bingo games much more these days thanks to the work of Pam Frericks, donor services specialist, Blessing Foundation. Pam received the Blessing Health ICARE Excellence award based on a nomination submitted by her department administrative director, Ann Awerkamp Dickson. The award was presented during a surprise presentation on October 23, 2024.