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Blessing cardiothoracic surgery nurse practitioner earns advanced certification

Andrea Leone, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Blessing Hospital, has earned Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is also a certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a comprehensive course to teach learners how to respond to cardiorespiratory emergencies using the systematic ACLS approach. ACLS provider candidates will learn, then practice, the key skills of basic and…

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment begins Jan. 1

While the Medicare open enrollment period is over, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is open January 1–March 31, 2025. During this time, current Medicare Advantage enrollees can switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan, return to original Medicare, and/or add a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

Blessing launches search for next Chief Executive Officer

Blessing Health System has initiated a national search for its next Chief Executive Officer.

Blessing heart nurse earns national certification

Care Coordination staffer earns recognition

Tara Althoff, behavioral health consultant, Care Coordination, became the hospital’s 29th Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on March 16.

Donor Stories - Lisa and Steve Surratt

I’m a registered organ donor because as a ICU nurse, I have seen the need for organs especially kidneys.  My mom was a dialysis patient for a number of years so I also have seen the need from a personal side.I believe when I die, if someone can…

As the surge continues: COVID-19 Update

The COVID-19 related patient surge that Blessing Health System leaders and staff have planned for since March has hit. Space at Blessing Hospital, and at hospitals throughout the region and across the country - is running very short with no end to the demand in sight. 

Blessing Hospital offers women another birthing option and a new level of safety during pregnancy

Beginning December 9, 2020, pregnant women who have given birth by Cesarean Section (C-Section) previously are now candidates to have a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) at Blessed Beginnings, the obstetric department of Blessing Hospital.

Centralized Staffing RN Receives Who's Your Angel Award

Blair Powell, RN, Centralized Staffing, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Emily Sutton, a patient’s mother. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on April 11.