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Three generations of a family find a second home at Blessing
When Deb Landacre, RN, got a job in maternity at Blessing in 1980, she had a plan. “I was only going to work for three months. I wanted a little Christmas money,” she said.
Nurse earns DAISY award for exceptional work on OB
Lauren Tallman Smith, RN, OB, became the 56th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on January 28, 2021.
Blessing Health Keokuk Official on March 1
Keokuk Area Hospital ownership officially transferred from UnityPoint Health to Blessing Health System on March 1. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place today to commemorate the special occasion and celebrate the newly minted Blessing Health Keokuk.
Vaccinations
How Vaccines WorkVaccines help develop immunity by imitating an infection. This type of infection, however, almost never causes illness, but it does cause the immune system to produce T-lymphocytes and antibodies. Sometimes, after getting a…
Blessing Wound Center Updates Technology
To enhance its ability to meet the need for chronic wound care locally, Blessing Hospital has replaced the two hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy chambers in its Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center with the latest technology.
Central Services claims two Honey Bee awards
Rico Stern and Emily Trenter, supply techs, Central Services, became Blessing Hospital’s 43rd and 44th Honey Bee award winners during a presentation on June 30.
Care Coordination staffer earns Honey Bee award
Amy Land, social services case worker, Care Coordination, Blessing Hospital/Blessing Health Hannibal, earned the 70th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on July 24. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Illini Community Hospital breaks ground for new walk-in clinic
Illini Community Hospital will break ground April 21 at 9 am for a $1.6 million project on its Pittsfield, Illinois, campus that will create a new Illini Express Clinic. The project is expected to be completed by December of 2023.
Anesthesiologist Earns Who's Your Angel Award
Quincy Anesthesia Associate’s Joseph Leonardi, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Vicki McCarty and her daughter Erica Carmean. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on December 18.