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Remembering Meleah
Meleah Flynn’s husband and three daughters recently stopped by Blessing Hospital to see her name, which had been added to the memorial wall in the Blessing Cancer Center for donations received in her memory. Meleah passed away July 7, 2021, at the age of 54 after a two-year battle with stage 4 colon cancer.
Blessing cardiothoracic surgery nurse practitioner earns advanced certification
Andrea Leone, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Blessing Hospital, has earned Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is also a certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
OT earns recognition
Denise Sangoi, occupational therapist, Rehabilitation Services, became the hospital’s 30th Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on April 26.
Staying Safe During Winter Activities
Winter is a season marked by a higher incidence of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems, especially in locations where the weather gets cold and snowy. Knowing what precautions you need to take to keep your heart healthy, as well as the warning signs of a heart attack, are especially important at this time of year.
Man’s 30-year search for freedom ends with a device the size of a quarter
Mike Metcalf invested 28 years of his life defending freedom around the world as a soldier in the United States Army. Today, the 76-year-old Palmyra, Missouri, resident celebrates his freedom. His medical freedom.
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…
Three generations of a family find a second home at Blessing
When Deb Landacre, RN, got a job in maternity at Blessing in 1980, she had a plan. “I was only going to work for three months. I wanted a little Christmas money,” she said.
How a 150-minute appointment changed a patient’s life
Understanding the proper way to take a prescription medication to get the best result can be challenging at any age. The older a person gets, however, the tougher the challenge can become. Experts say between 75% and 96% of older patients acknowledge that they frequently make mistakes with their medication.
Long-time Blessing Hospital surgical nurse and leader to retire
Ellen Halfpap, BSN, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, Director, Surgical Services, Blessing Hospital, retired after 45 years of service on September 5, 2023.
Patient Recognition Week - Maria Wells
During National Patient Experience Week, Maria Wells, certified medical assistant, Blessing Express Clinic, shares her thoughts about her patients.