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Medical Oncology nurse earns DAISY Award

Ashley McCaughey, RN, 6 North/Medical Oncology, became the 65th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on October 26, 2021.

Blessing participates in new cancer treatment trial

The Blessing Cancer Center has been selected as one of 51 study locations worldwide participating in a new metastatic breast cancer clinical trial. Metastatic cancer has traveled to other parts of the body from its site of origination. It is estimated that 20-30 percent of all breast cancer cases will become metastatic. The clinical trial is studying the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of a first-of-its-kind medication, Enobosarm.

Blessing Hospice seeks volunteers

Blessing Hospice seeks volunteers to serve patients and families in Brown, Hancock and Pike counties. Blessing Hospice provides end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and support to their loved ones who provide the patient’s in-home care.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics As a parent, there is nothing more important than the health and well-being of your child. When your child does not feel well, you want prompt medical care. The pediatric specialists at…

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer affects 1 out of every 8 women in their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute. While the statistics show that breast cancer is common, it feels very uncommon if it happens to you. Blessing provides complete care for…

Volunteer Opportunities

Our Volunteers: Making a Difference A critical component of Blessing Health System comes in the form of hundreds of volunteer workers, who each year contribute tens of thousands of hours supporting our staff, patients and families across dozens of…

Donor Stories - Abbie Hochgraber

When I turned 16, I was able to make an informed consent that if something tragic were to happen to me, I would want to live on through others. At such a young age, I knew that this could impact someone in a significant way. As the years went on, I…

Teamwork gets this caller the lifesaving care needed

No one wants to believe they are having a heart attack.

Emergency Center nurse earns DAISY Award

Kelli Terwelp, RN, Emergency Center, became the 59th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 4, 2021.

Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Kurtis Stewart

Kurtis Stewart, M.D., Bariatric Surgery/Medicine, Blessing Bariatric Institute, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Tracy Armstrong, chaplain, Volunteer Services. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel certificate and angel wings pin award to Dr. Stewart on February 17.