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Quincy businessman joins Blessing Foundation board

Will Spear, Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, has joined The Blessing Foundation Board of Trustees, replacing the late Harry “Bo” Eaton.

Nurse saves choking girl, earns DAISY award

Megan Rowlands, RN, 2 North Gen Med/Neuro, became the 96th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award for her extraordinary nursing care during a ceremony on May 31, 2024.

Where do the best go when they need care?

Shon Stark is a winner. “I always try to be the best at everything I do,” the 18-year-old said.

Blessing Stroke Care Receives National Recognition

The American Heart Association recognizes Blessing Hospital among the nation’s leading providers of stroke care. For the third consecutive year, the hospital earned the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines Gold level recognition. Specifically, Blessing received a 2023 Gold Plus Award for meeting or exceeding national core standard levels of care in the treatment of stroke patients for 2 consecutive calendar years or more.

Blessing Hospital Senior Chaplain retires

Daniel (Dan) Brothers, Senior Chaplain, Blessing Hospital, retired January 2 after 30 years of service.

Appointments available for no-cost health screening on April 23 in Hannibal

Reservations remain available for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Tuesday, April 23, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, in the MJB Conference Room.

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment begins Jan. 1

While the Medicare open enrollment period is over, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is open January 1–March 31, 2025. During this time, current Medicare Advantage enrollees can switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan, return to original Medicare, and/or add a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

Blessing Hospital leader retires

Jolene Beaber, registered respiratory therapist and director, Respiratory Services, Blessing Hospital, retires January 3, 2022, after 33 years of service.

Blessing ER Nurse Earns DAISY Award

Jessica Bichsel, BSN, RN, Emergency Center, Blessing Hospital, became the 28th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.