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Long-time Blessing Hospital surgical nurse retires

Blessing Health Diabetes Support Group meeting on March 27

“March into Fitness” is the topic of the Blessing Health Diabetes Support Group meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 12:30 pm at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy.

Efforts of Risk Management staffer recognized with Honey Bee award

Justin McDermott, risk management and patient relations specialist, received the 76th Honey Bee award during a presentation on January 30. The Blessing Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Stroke Program

Stroke Program The Stroke Program at Blessing Inpatient Rehabilitation provides special care for patients who have undergone a neurological event and are in need of opportunities to improve physicial…

Arrhythmia

Your heart is a pump powered by a constant flow of electricity. Arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, occur when something short-circuits your heart’s electrical system. Arrhythmia If you have an…

Long-time Blessing Hospital surgical nurse and leader to retire

Ellen Halfpap, BSN, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, Director, Surgical Services, Blessing Hospital, retired after 45 years of service on September 5, 2023.

Clinical therapist earns Honey Bee award

Mary Ripper, outpatient clinical therapist, Integrated Care, became Blessing Hospital’s 49th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on November 2. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Orthopedic Oncology

Orthopedic Oncology Orthopedic and sports medicine specialist, Josue Acevedo, MD, is fellowship-trained in orthopedic musculoskeletal oncology by the University of Miami. He leads the Blessing team in…

Partners in Recovery: A Blessing Breast Center Patient's Journey

What should have been a peaceful night’s sleep began a months-long nightmare for Pam Crow of Warsaw, IL. “I was lying there one night and reached up to scratch my chest and I felt a lump,” recalled the 48-year-old wife, mother, grandmother and financial aid administrator for an area school recalled.

EVS tech earns Honey Bee award

Clarence Braxton, Environmental Services, earned Blessing Hospital’s 66th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on March 20. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.