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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…

Pulmonology

When you are short of breath, everything becomes more difficult. We understand the magnitude of even minor breathing problems. Our skilled pulmonologists (lung specialists) and compassionate care team diagnose you quickly so you can feel relief…

Nurse practitioner providing specialized care to premature babies at Blessing Hospital

One in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Prematurity can cause problems for babies throughout their lives. Until recently, most premature babies born at Blessing Hospital were transferred to a neonatal unit in Springfield, Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. That is changing now that Lacy Nichols, APRN, NNP, is on the job as Blessing Health’s neonatal nurse practitioner.

Nurse practitioners helping to meet a growing need in primary care

Maria Baker faced a challenge becoming more common these days nationwide. She lost her primary care doctor when he ended his practice unexpectedly.

Air Evac Membership

An Air Evac membership offers you the security of knowing you or your loved one, in a life- or limb-threatening emergency, will have quality on-the-scene medical care, the quickest means to the hospital, and transfer from hospital to hospital when…

Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Pam Friye

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Pam Friye “Dr. Friye is an amazing physician. She made me feel so valued, heard and cared for as a patient, even with all the craziness of COVID-19. She was extremely patient, kind and knowledgeable throughout the entire…

Blessing Hospice earns advanced status in national veterans’ care program

Benefit for new mothers raises $4,000

People attending the inaugural Birth Trauma Awareness Dinner on July 22 to benefit local women raised $4,000.

Two Blessing Hospital Leaders Retire

Recent nursing school graduate earns Honey Bee award

Bridget O’Bryan, RN, became the hospital’s 25th Honey Bee Award winner during a surprise presentation on September 29, 2020.  Bridget received the award for care she delivered when working as a CNA, before passing her NCLEX and becoming an RN.