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Man finds life-changing pain relief by accident
Most people have experienced the agonizing pain of leg cramps, the sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle. Charles Mast knows the feeling too well.
Skilled Nursing Unit nurse earns DAISY award
Gwen Happel, RN, Skilled Nursing Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 33rd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
Nurse’s idea supports patients and employees in need
Great ideas come with a big light bulb going off over your head, accompanied by the sweet voices of a choir of angels, right? Wrong.
How a woman’s “families” worked together when her heart needed care
Family means everything to Michelle Obert; that includes her nuclear family of husband John, to whom she has been married for 40 years, and seven children and five grandchildren; church family at St. Francis in Quincy and her work family of 40 years at Transitions of Western Illinois.
Free program for Parkinson’s patients, caregivers
There is presently no cure for the estimated one million people in the United States with Parkinson’s disease. There are, however, treatment options and those will be discussed during a free program hosted by Blessing Health System at two different times on Saturday, November 18.
Singing the praises of the Radiation Oncology team – really!
Have you ever “sung someone’s praises”? You probably have, but may not be familiar with the phrase. Singing someone’s praises means to, “express enthusiastic approval or admiration of someone or something.” It does not require actual singing.
Nurse of 47 years retires from Blessing Hospital
Ruth M. Van Os, BSN, RN, 3 Surgical, Blessing Hospital, retires on June 28, 2024, after 47 years of service.
How Uncle Sam helped a mother of two realize a dream to serve others as a nurse
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines the word “Pollyanna” as describing, “a person characterized by irrepressible optimism and a tendency to find good in everything.”
Six more EMTs ready to serve the region
Six more healthcare professionals are ready to join the ranks of the region’s first responders after graduating from Blessing Hospital’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program on May 23, 2024.
Painting Party!
While most people look forward to relaxing after work on a Friday, seven Blessing Health System senior leaders traded in their name badges for paintbrushes to help get Bella Ease’s new offices ready for use.