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First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported In Adams County
On March 19, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health and Governor JB Pritzker announced that a resident of Adams County has tested positive at the IDPH Laboratory for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Nurse earns DAISY award for connection made with elderly patient
Hilary Davis, RN, One Day Surgery, became the 54th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
ICU CNA earns Honey Bee award
Pam Simmons, CNA, Intensive Care Unit, received Blessing Hospital’s 39th Honey Bee award during a presentation on January 20, 2022.The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the service provided by support staff.
Corporate Communications Lisa Neisen Nominated for Who's Your Angel Award
Lisa Neisen, Administrative Director, Corporate Communications, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from the Edward Huner Family. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on November 14.
Centralized Staffing RN Earns Who's Your Angel Award
Amanda Childress, RN, Centralized Staffing and Wayland Mutter, Intensivist, QMG, Blessing Intensive Care Unit, received Who’s Your Angel nominations from Will Spear and family. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on January 11.
Who's Your Angel Award - Kaylee
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Kaylee
I want to tell you about Kaylee, my visiting nurse. Kaylee made a lasting impression on me from the very beginning, that will last the rest of my life, and that is, she not only listened to me but she explained things…
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.
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.
Long-time ICU nurse earns two nominations and a DAISY award
Michelle Summy, RN, intensive care unit, became Blessing Hospital’s 107th DAISY award winner during a ceremony on April 17, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care. She has been an ICU nurse for 37 years and received two nominations leading to her award.
Blessing employees retire with a combined 79 years of service
Ann Mitchell, Patient Access Department; Kathy Boll, pharmacy technician, Brown Drug; and Tammy Haggerty, guest services representative, are retiring from Blessing Hospital.