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Hospice nurse earns DAISY award
Molly Beaver, BSN, RN, Blessing Hospice, became the 90th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award for extraordinary nursing care during a ceremony on November 28, 2023.
Blessing hosts an event for area women
Area women are invited to register now for Blessing Health System’s second annual “Revitalize: An evening of Women’s Wellness” on Thursday, May 23. The event is free but space is limited and registration is required.
The expensive decision Jessie made that saved her life
Some people call it their conscience. It’s that voice you can hear in your head occasionally when facing a tough decision. Sometimes we follow the voice’s advice. Other times we do not.
Historic school building in Quincy commemorated
Blessing Health System has commemorated a building on its 11th Street campus that served as the first public school for African American children in Quincy.
Illini Community Hospital receives IMPACT Award for readmission reduction
Illini Community Hospital (ICH), Pittsfield, was awarded the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s IMPACT Award for readmission reduction during ceremonies held November 10 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, IL.
First baby of 2024 at Blessing Hospital
Dutton Ray Eugene Black was the first baby born in 2024 at Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity center. He is the first child of Brian and Brenlee Black of Pleasant Hill, Illinois.
Striking a blow against heart failure
New technology in use at Blessing will improve the quality of life of heart failure patients. The tiny device is called CardioMEMS. It is placed directly into the pulmonary artery during a non-surgical procedure and records the pressure inside the lungs.
“It measures the vibrations from blood flow within the lungs without the use of any batteries or other power supply,” explained Dr. Krause.
How Well Are You Sleeping?
Sleeptember® is a program of the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) and it’s partners. Their purpose is to raise awareness of the many symptoms and diseases associated with sleep deprivation.
Canfield to assume leadership of Blessing Health
Brian Canfield, MHA, MBA, MA, FACHE will become President/Chief Executive Officer, Blessing Health, upon the October 6, 2023 retirement of Maureen Kahn.
Nurse of 47 years retires from Blessing Hospital
Ruth M. Van Os, BSN, RN, 3 Surgical, Blessing Hospital, retires on June 28, 2024, after 47 years of service.