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Blessing Health System shines spotlight on organ and tissue donation
Interested members of the public are invited to gather with Blessing Health and Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network staff at a flag raising to mark Donate Life Month. The flag raising takes place at the flag pole in front of Blessing Hospital at 11:30 am, Friday, April 25.
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.
Social worker earns Honey Bee award
Jenny Sheely, social worker, Psychiatric Administration, received the hospital’s 35th Honey Bee Award during a presentation on September 1.
Emergency Center nurse earns DAISY Award
Jess Clark, RN, Emergency Center, became the 67th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on December 15, 2021.
Registration open for “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl
Registration is open for the 14th annual “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl in Quincy to benefit patients of the Blessing Breast Center. The event will take place over two days: Friday, April 26 at 7 pm, and Saturday, April 27, with three sessions to choose from at Noon, 3 and 6:30 pm.
Registration open for “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl
Registration is open for the 15th annual “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl in Quincy to benefit patients of the Blessing Breast Center.
Guest Services Representative Earns Who's Your Angel Award
Gary Allen, Guest Services Representative, Nursing Administration, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from coworker Jessica Bichsel, charge RN, Emergency Center. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on April 24.
Behavioral nurse earns DAISY Award
Kayla Hurt, RN, Behavioral Medicine Services, became the 64th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on September 23, 2021.
Advice from a stage 3 breast cancer survivor
Joyce Mayfield began breast cancer treatment in January. At that time, Blessing Health surgeon Emmanuel Bessay offered her some advice.
Blessing heart nurse has research published
A research paper authored by Jenna Koster, MSN, RN, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Blessing Hospital, was published in the June 2021 issue of The Nursing Voice, an online platform of the American Nurses Association Illinois.