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Nurse helps family have “the talk”, earns DAISY award for it
For many people, having a talk with an elderly loved one about the possibility of their needing nursing home care can be difficult. The family of one Blessing Hospital patient found expert help in Marie Mohr, RN.
How a woman’s “families” worked together when her heart needed care
Family means everything to Michelle Obert; that includes her nuclear family of husband John, to whom she has been married for 40 years, and seven children and five grandchildren; church family at St. Francis in Quincy and her work family of 40 years at Transitions of Western Illinois.
Grants and Projects
The Blessing Foundation contributes to the financial stability of Blessing Health System and provides annual grants to improve the care we provide our community. For the fiscal year 2024, the Foundation had assets exceeding $80 million.Commitment to…
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.
Facing a mother’s worst fear with a strong will and great team
National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month: Gianna Capaccioli’s parents were surprised by one person who came to their hospital room in the hours after their daughter’s birth - Arshad R. Muzaffar, MD, FACS, FAAP, Blessing Health’s board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
Blessing Administrative Council
Mike Trachta, MHA, MBA, FACHEPresident and Chief Executive OfficerMike says Blessing’s impressive reputation and strong commitment to being an independent healthcare provider lead him to join the health system on May 1, 2026, as President and…
How a nasal spray is saving lives
Blessing Outpatient Behavioral Health Services has been offering a new therapy with a medication called Spravato, a nasal spray used to treat depression.
Nurse earns DAISY award for work on COVID 19 Hotline
Tammy Ruths, RN, Centralized Staffing and COVID-19 Hotline, became the 55th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on October 28, 2020.
Hospice staff earns who's your angel award
Hospice staff Keaton Dierker, RN; Kai Clay, CNA; April Grattan, RN; Trista Neisen, Clinical Social Worker; Jerry Edison, Chaplain; and Nancy Dolan, Hospice Volunteer; received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from a patient’s mother, Catherine Lorenson. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on October 15.
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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…