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Option expands for people to get inpatient care in their home
People in need of inpatient hospital care for a non-behavioral condition are now eligible to receive that level of care in the comfort of their home from Blessing Hospital.
Blessing Hospital earns nation’s top honor for nursing excellence
Blessing Hospital has achieved Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest national honor awarded for nursing excellence. Of the more than 63-hundred hospitals in the country, only 591 organizations, or 9.4%, hold Magnet recognition.
Long-time nurse recognized with DAISY award
Wilma Geisendorfer, RN, Rehabilitation Services, became the 81st Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on February 9, 2023.
Clinical manager earns ICARE Award
Erin Vonderhaar’s support of two staff members during crises in their families earned her the ICARE Award for compassion during a presentation on Friday, February 28.
HIM Partnership Council Making True Human Connections
A partnership council volunteer day has turned into an ongoing commitment to the community for members of the Health Information Management (HIM) team.
Blessing Health System breaks ground for surgery center relocation
Area health care consumers are a step closer to more choice in their options for local healthcare after Blessing Health System leaders and staff broke ground Wednesday, March 4, to relocate its ambulatory surgery center.
Be the One to Help Save a Life
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week is September 7-13. There are an average of 123 suicides each day in this country. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the US and the third leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-olds.
OB nurse earns DAISY award
Sophia Bichsel, RN, Blessed Beginnings, became the 95th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award for her extraordinary nursing care during a ceremony on April 24, 2024.
Respiratory Therapist earns Honey Bee award
Laura Sethaler, registered respiratory therapist, received Blessing Hospital’s 38th Honey Bee award during a presentation on December 28, 2021.The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the service provided by support staff.