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Blessing Hospital earns fourth straight top safety score
For the fourth consecutive survey period, an independent national healthcare watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety.
Blessing welcomes new chief nursing officer
Brigid K. Toyne-Barfoot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, has joined Blessing Health System as chief nursing officer. She replaces Tim Tranor, DNP, MBA, RN, who assumed the position of executive vice president/chief operating officer after having served as Blessing’s CNO since 2015.
Celebrating International Women's Day: Kathy's Story
In honor of International Women’s Day, we share the story of Kathy Hull, Chief of Small Rural Hospitals for Blessing Health, whose 35 years in healthcare has seen great growth, both personally and professionally.
Lymphe-what? One woman’s story of a side effect of breast cancer
Being diagnosed with breast cancer was a shock, and surviving it has been brutal for April Folweiler of New London, Missouri.
Illini nurse saves a life and has a pin - and grateful patient - to prove it
Ashley Holland is the first Illini nurse to receive a Blessing Health System “Stroke Recognition Pin” for her role in saving the life of 78-year-old Linda Smith of Pittsfield.
150 Years - How This Daughter Brings Her Mother To Tears
Blessing Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary during 2025. This is the first in a series of stories celebrating the anniversary and generations of care, compassion and community through the stories of family members who work for Blessing.
Halloween trip turns into nightmare for this husband and father
Josh Crabtree remembers he coughed one time as he drove with his wife and two children on a recent overnight Halloween trip to St. Louis. The 39-year-old believes the cough unleashed a bizarre chain of medical events.
Blessing Health System names next CEO
The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees has selected Mike Trachta as the system’s next president and chief executive officer, effective on May 1, 2026.
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.