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Blessing Cancer Center retains national accreditation

The Blessing Cancer Center has again earned accreditation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey. Blessing Hospital has held CoC accreditation since 1966.

Blessing Health System earns national recognition for workplace wellness

The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) has recognized Blessing Health System’s workplace wellness programming with a Well Workplace bronze award.

How a phone call changed the life of a breast cancer survivor

Most of us have a voice within.  We hear it when considering big decisions. “Good choice.” “Bad choice.” “Do it.” “Don’t do it.”  “What about…?” Sometimes we listen to the voice. Sometimes we don’t.

Blessing rehabilitation nurse retires

Melinda Heindselman, BSN, RN, Rehabilitation Services, Blessing Hospital, retires August 15 after 34 years of service. She began her career as a certified nurse assistant (CNA) in 1980, joining Blessing Hospital and its Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) staff in 1990.

Pain is no match for Miss Margaret

When 88-year-old Margaret Midget broke her hip earlier this year, her five children knew what that could mean.

Special trip allows couple to “leave their diagnoses at home”

The first snowflakes have fallen. All we have left of the summer of 2022 is fond memories. Patrick and April Folweiler of New London, MO, may have the most special memories of any of us.

Chief Medical Officer receives angel status

Dr. Chris Solaro, Chief Medical Officer, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employee Michelle Zech, Administration. Brian Canfield, President-CEO, presented the Who’s Your Angel award.

RN Wins Who's Your Angel Award

Kayla Schachtsiek, RN, Gen Med/Oncology, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Dr. Larry Wiggins, DVM, Veterinarian, Memphis, MO. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on September 10.

Estate Planning

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Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention Blessing Hospital is a leader in prevention of hospital acquired infections. The infection prevention team constantly surveys the hospital for infections. They make sure that infections do not spread in the hospital. The team…