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A strong friendship leads to stronger hearts
“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer Helen Adams Keller said that. Her insight describes the relationship between Joyce Hildebrand, Danny Vahlkamp and Rich Ellerman.
Donate Life - Charla Martin
Donate Life - Charla Martin's Story
Jill was 2 years younger than me all though elementary, middle & high school in northeast Missouri. We knew each other, but weren’t really friends. As adults, Jill was what I would call an…
Learning the lessons of a pandemic, from Maureen Kahn
Learning the lessons of a pandemic, from Maureen Kahn, President/CEO, Blessing Health System
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.
Behavioral nurse earns DAISY Award
Kayla Hurt, RN, Behavioral Medicine Services, became the 64th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on September 23, 2021.
Linen driver earns ICARE award
Brandon Ross, driver, Denman Linen Service, received the ICARE Excellence Award during a ceremony on December 11, 2024.
RN Wins Who's Your Angel Award
Kayla Schachtsiek, RN, Gen Med/Oncology, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Dr. Larry Wiggins, DVM, Veterinarian, Memphis, MO. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on September 10.
Blessing maternity nurse earns DAISY Award
Ericka Shaw, RN, Blessed Beginnings, Blessing Hospital, became the 23rd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
DAISY Award Nominations
Want to thank your nurse for extraordinary care? Nominate a Blessing Health nurse for a DAISY award!
DAISY awards honor those who personify Blessing Hospital and Illini Community Hospital's remarkable patient experience. These nurses…
Individuals, organizations rally to support local Novel Coronavirus response
Blessing Health System is following federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for health systems across the country to implement tactics to conserve the use of PPE. One CDC-approve tactic is the use of cloth masks over Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) N95 masks to extend the life of the masks. Individuals and organizations are now contacting Blessing Health System to volunteer to sew the cloth masks.