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A Message From Our Chief Nursing Officer

Nurses at Blessing Hospital have been providing exceptional nursing care to patients and families for over 125 years.  I am very proud of the rich traditions at Blessing.  Nurses at Blessing practice both the art and science of…

Blessing Hospice helps unites couple one last time

Loving and caring. That’s how people who knew her describe Shirley McLaughlin. “She put everyone else before herself,” said one of Shirley’s four daughters, Kelly Sylvester.

Dog Bite Leads to Amazing Story of Survival

All Sarah Taylor wanted to do was a favor for a friend, dog-sit for one night.

Support Teresa Adams House

Volunteering Volunteer hosts and hostesses are on duty from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm seven days a week. Duties of the volunteer include guest registration and check-out, reservations, and informing guests about local resources. Over 135 volunteers give…

Who's Your Angel Award - Courtney

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Courtney Courtney is awesome! She is truly a person who cares about her patients. I couldn’t have been in better hands. I attribute my recovery to the excellent care she gave me. If I had questions she answered them and that…

Who's Your Angel Award - Kaylee

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Kaylee I want to tell you about Kaylee, my visiting nurse. Kaylee made a lasting impression on me from the very beginning, that will last the rest of my life, and that is, she not only listened to me but she explained things…

Who's Your Angel Award - Jacqueline

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Jacqueline Jackie, I so much appreciate your sweet smile and caring disposition.  You are always so patient and kind with me.  I almost feel like you could be my daughter in so many ways.  Keep up the good…

Who's Your Angel Award - Ryan

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Ryan “Ryan had a wonderful smile which was what I needed when he approached me in the room and began visiting. I was feeling down due to my diagnosis and being in isolation away from my husband of five months for the first…

IS team member knows the “key” to earning Honey Bee award

Jon Bradshaw, desktop support analyst 1, Information Systems, received Blessing’s 80th Honey Bee award during a surprise ceremony on May 19.

Blessing Hospital offers Honor Walk to organ donor families

An Honor Walk is offered to the family of an organ donor as the donor is escorted from their hospital room.  It involves as many caregivers as possible lining the hallway in silent respect as the donor and family move to the destination of the donation within the hospital.