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Behavioral therapist helps patient find hope, earns ICARE award

Terry Henry’s ability to connect with a suicidal patient led to his nomination for and receipt of an ICARE Award for Excellence.

Blessing Health Monroe City

A division of Blessing Hospital. 400 North Main 63456 MO United States 573-735-4541 Monday – Thursday 8 am-12 pm and 1-5 pm …

Blessing Health System President honored

Maureen A. Kahn, RN, MHA, MSN, president/chief executive officer, Blessing Health System, has received two honors.

Hospice Care

Hospice is a type of care for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. Through hospice care, we can reduce someone’s pain and provide physical, emotional and spiritual comfort. Hospice care also provides support for the person’s family and…

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.

Nurse Residency Program

Angie Buss, BSN, RN, worked on the Blessing Hospital Progressive Care Unit for four months before her experience with the Blessing Hospital Nurse Residency Program began.It was a challenging four months."With the daily responsibilities of a bedside…

Research conducted by Blessing nurse published

Research conducted by Holly Woodruff, MSN, RN, maternal-child educator, Blessing Hospital, was recently published in The Nursing Voice, the newsletter of the American Nurses Association – Illinois.

Security Officer Receives Who's Your Angel Award

Garin Egbers, Security Officer, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employee, Sarah Schaller, Social Services Case Worker, Integrated Care. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on January 18.

Blessing Health offers free cancer screening kits

In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri, and by mail. The kits are available from Monday, March 18 and while supplies last.

Diabetes Education

Diabetes is a silent disease. You can have it for years and not know it. Some people with diabetes do not even notice the symptoms—being very thirsty, frequently urinating, and losing weight without trying. The Blessing Diabetes team is here to help…