1350 pages found
Scotland County Hospital signs a management agreement with Blessing Health System
Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri, and Blessing Health System, based in Quincy, Illinois, have formalized their five-year collaboration with the signing of a management agreement.
Blessing employees retire with a combined 79 years of service
Ann Mitchell, Patient Access Department; Kathy Boll, pharmacy technician, Brown Drug; and Tammy Haggerty, guest services representative, are retiring from Blessing Hospital.
From a Mom's Perspective: Watch for the rare, green Lily
Lily was bouncing around the house like most 3 year olds do, fell, and fractured both bones in her left arm. Also damaged in the mishap were Lily’s Halloween dreams, until we met someone who understood the magic of day to my little girl.
Knitted Knockers offer comfort, support
Mastectomy Aftermath: Volunteers help to produce crocheted prosthesis, which takes shape and feel of real breast.
A day known for its luck, changes life for the grandmother of nine
Cherie Graupman began suffering with stomach related health problems in 1989. Her condition reached a terrifying point one day in July 2011.
PCU RN earns DAISY award
Kalli Goewey, RN, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), became the 85th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award.
Man discovers age doesn’t have to hurt
James Allan Olson thought what was happening to his body was natural, the results of aging. He was in his 70s, weighed 275 pounds, was diabetic, had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, edema (swelling) in his legs, was feeling tired all the time and often short of breath.
Woman’s persistence, surgeon’s skill make a wish come true
Sherri Johnson had one request for Blessing Health neurosurgeon, Dr. John Olson, during her first appointment with him.
Medical Oncology nurse earns DAISY Award
Ashley McCaughey, RN, 6 North/Medical Oncology, became the 65th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on October 26, 2021.
Knee replacement leads woman to second career helping others in pain
Three weeks into retirement from a job she held for 31 years, 62-year-old Pam Porter decided she needed to get back to work. So, Pam got a new job – actually two of them. She was hired to do patient registration for Blessing Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barry Werries. And her other job? “I am like a walking billboard for Dr. Werries.”