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Tinkerbell's Tale
National Stroke Awareness Month and Blessing Health’s observance of National Nurses Week began on a heartwarming note.
Nurse earns first DAISY award at Illini Community Hospital
Morgan Sealock, RN, Surgical Services, became the 1st Illini Community Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on August 2, 2022.
Home Care RN receives DAISY Award
Chassidy Schroder, RN, Blessing Home Care, became the 51st Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on June 11, 2020.
How one doctor helped another doctor put life back into focus
Timothy Ott overcame any hurdle he faced successfully to become a board-certified family medicine physician – including one challenge that most medical students don’t face. For most of his life, Dr. Ott’s eyes crossed in, leading to double vision that caused him to see two images of one object.
Blessing Hospital Recognized for Higher Quality in Maternity Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
Teacher learns a life lesson
As a substitute teacher, Donia Gardner has to be prepared for a call to work at a moment’s notice. But even with 24 years’ experience there was no way to prepare for her day at Quincy’s Denman Elementary School on Friday, January 31, 2025.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Shelly Marshall, RN, learned her approach to nursing as a young girl. “I grew up in a small community in Hancock County. You treated others with respect and courtesy,” she said.
PCU nurse earns DAISY Award
Jessica Allison, RN, Progressive Care Unit, became the 63rd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on September 1, 2021.