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One nurse’s journey to the bedside: “I wish I would have done it earlier”

Bev Armstrong’s path to a nursing career began late in life, with the arrival of her granddaughter. Born in Keokuk, Iowa, with a hematoma, the baby was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit in Iowa City.

Nurse earns DAISY award for exceptional work on OB

Lauren Tallman Smith, RN, OB, became the 56th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on January 28, 2021.

Raising Awareness and Dollars by Breaking Boards

The students, families and staff of Legacy Martial Arts in Quincy recently presented a check for $1,406 to the Blessing Foundation to help the Blessing Breast Center raise awareness of breast cancer and address the unmet needs of its patients

ER Tech earns Honey Bee award

Nicole Deverger, ER Tech, earned Blessing Hospital’s 57th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on June 26, 2023. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Pharmacy tech earns Honey Bee award

Kelsey Steffen, lead pharmacy tech II, retail pharmacy, earned the 71st Honey Bee award during a presentation on August 26. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Blessing Cancer Center nurse retires

Mary Harris, RN, medical oncology, Blessing Cancer Center, retired September 1 after 44 years of service.

Blessing Hospital recognized nationally for patient safety

An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety

Blessing department achieves rare honor

Blessing Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation department received continuing accreditation from the international rehabilitation accrediting organization, CARF, for a three-year period with no recommendations for improvement sited in the survey report.