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Celebrating Black History Month: Mel Stapp's Story
In honor of Black History Month, we share the story of Melvina “Mel” Stapp, a woman who entered the workforce as a line worker at a meat processing plant and today is a medical laboratory scientist, information systems analyst and respected 29-year member of the Blessing Health team.
Oncology Infusion Center Nominated for Who's Your Angel Award
Oncology Infusion Center staff receive a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employees
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.
Medical Oncology nurse earns DAISY Award
Ashley McCaughey, RN, 6 North/Medical Oncology, became the 65th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on October 26, 2021.
Meet a family celebrating service to their hometown
Dr. Philip Tweedy is celebrating his 20th year as an internal medicine specialist with Blessing Health Hannibal. And one of his sons is celebrating his selection as one of the five Tom Sawyers.
Therapist offers quicker path to better mental health
Julie Eftink is a telehealth therapist focused on helping people build resilience through “strengths-based therapy” methods.
Blessing Health installs public medication disposal containers
Residents of the Quincy and Pittsfield areas now have more options in which to safely and properly dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Blessing earns new national stroke care honor
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently recognized Blessing Hospital with three honors for the stroke care it provides - including, for the first time, the Get with the Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award.
Blessing Health announces changes to healthcare services in Keokuk
In response to consistently low demand for inpatient and emergency room care, Blessing Health will close its hospital in Keokuk, Iowa.
Blessing Home Care helps veteran deliver another victory
For more than a half-century, Ron and Ann Abel have survived everything the world has thrown at them, including Ron’s tour of duty in Vietnam. “The determination and the love are very strong,” Ann said of her relationship with Ron.