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This is not your typical “first-ever” surgery
The words printed on Marla Harper’s shirt said it all, “Think Happy Thoughts.” A week from the day she wore the shirt, Marla would have a mastectomy. In her 68 years of life, this would be her first surgery.
Quincy Junior High School sensory room renovated through Blessing Health System donation
Hundreds of Quincy Junior High School (QJHS) students with developmental disabilities will benefit from a partnership between the Quincy Public School District and Blessing Health System.
Blessing offers testing and treatment for rare condition
While the disease is rare, Blessing Health surgeon Dr. Fernando Bonanni says for people who suffer with achalasia, how often it occurs does not matter.
Blessing's longest-serving employee on record retires after 53 years
The longest serving employee on record at Blessing Hospital, Ann St. Clair, BSN, RN, CAPA, retires on March 20 after 53 years of service.
Shared sacrifice defines pandemic for Blessing nurses
COVID-19 forced Morgan Colston, RN, to move out of her family’s home. “My mom provides in-home daycare. I moved out to prevent exposure,” said the Blessing Physician Services nurse. “It was a big change. My parents are still adjusting.”
Halloween trip turns into nightmare for this husband and father
Josh Crabtree remembers he coughed one time as he drove with his wife and two children on a recent overnight Halloween trip to St. Louis. The 39-year-old believes the cough unleashed a bizarre chain of medical events.
Blessing Nurse Retires
Mary Reichert, MSN, BSN, RN, Blessing Physician Services, retired December 31, 2019, after 14 years of service on the staff of Crystal Perry, MD, family medicine.
Wolfmeyer promoted to Blessing leadership position
Michelle Wolfmeyer, MBA, has been promoted to Director, Information Systems Applications, at Blessing Hospital.
Two women’s search for pain relief lead them to the same place
Arlis was pulling weeds on the family farm when she tripped on the edge of some landscaping blocks, landing on her back on one of the blocks. This began her journey that would lead her to the Spine Center.
Blessing nurse earns national certification
Joni Smith, RN, MSN, MBA, has become a board-certified registered nurse (RN-BC), by passing the national Nursing Professional Development Certification examination of the American Nursing Credentialing Center.