2019 results found

Teacher learns it takes teamwork to treat cancer

Shari Kirtlink loved her career as a pre-kindergarten teacher at Carpenter’s Kids, a program of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hannibal. All of a sudden, it was her students and their families making a difference in the 57-year-olds life, wearing “Team Shari” shirts and praying for her regularly after she had to leave teaching because of lung cancer that spread to her brain.

Family finds life-saving care and life-enriching support after terrible accident

Some would say Chase Thurman cheated death. That’s not accurate. Chase Thurman doesn’t cheat. What Chase did was call upon his own physical and mental strength and - with the help of a skilled surgeon and the support of people around the region, country and world – beat the odds.

Centralized Staffing Leader Recognized With "Who's Your Angel?" Award

Ashley Shaffer, Director of Nursing Operations, Centralized Staffing Department, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from family member Jill Friye. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel award on March 28.

How One Blanket Warms An Entire Family

Blessing Hospice hosts the “Memory Bear” program, making items including stuffed bears and pillows for their families out of textile items that belonged to their loved one.

Hospital From Home

Experience The Blessing Difference: Hospital From HomeHospital from Home is a program that enables patients to receive safe, hospital-level care in the comfort of their own home. Blessing Health is the only healthcare provider in our region to offer…

Blessing Home Care employees earn national certification

Debra Himpsl, RN, clinical manager, Blessing Home Care, has successfully completed the Certificate for OASIS Specialist Clinical exam and Sue E. Silman, quality coordinator, Blessing Home Care, has met the requirements to retain her Certificate for OASIS Specialist – Clinical (COS-C) designation for another three-year period.

Blessing Hospital nurses retires

Krista White, LPN, and Cynthia Smith, RN, BSN, retired from Blessing Hospital on December 20, 2019, after a combined 85 years of service.

We’re all in this together: Businesses and residents support Blessing in COVID-19 response

Respiratory Therapists define excellence

Two Blessing Hospital respiratory therapists were nominated for the department’s annual Respiratory Care Excellence award during the observance of National Respiratory Care Week 2020.

Blessing Health hosts free webinar on Erectile Dysfunction treatment

Blessing Health is offering a free educational webinar to ease the stigma of seeking help for ED and the significant impact it can have on the quality of life for men and their partners.