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Where families caring for families: It’s a Blessing thing

Megan Ogle began her journey with Blessing Health System in 2000 as an LPN/Certified Scrub Tech in the Obstetrics Department. After earning her RN degree, she remained a devoted part of Blessed Beginnings until 2012.

Nurse Residency Program

Angie Buss, BSN, RN, worked on the Blessing Hospital Progressive Care Unit for four months before her experience with the Blessing Hospital Nurse Residency Program began.It was a challenging four months."With the daily responsibilities of a bedside…

Blessing Health System to provide COVID-19 rapid testing using two systems

Blessing has secured and will use two testing systems to provide rapid COVID-19 results to its patients.

Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Department retains national accreditation

The Blessing Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department has earned reaccreditation from The American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), making it one of only six in the three-state region of Illinois, Missouri and Iowa to hold the accreditation.

40+ member team earns recognition for work in COVID-19 response

The first-ever Blessing Hospital DAISY Team award was presented to the entire departments of Nursing Professional Development and Organizational Development, and select representative of several other departments.

Therapist offers quicker path to better mental health

Julie Eftink is a telehealth therapist focused on helping people build resilience through “strengths-based therapy” methods.

Orthopedics Team Members Receive "Who's Your Angel?" Recognition

Two staff members of the Office Orthopedics Department; Carrie Bennett, Nurse Practitioner and Amanda Smith, Orthopedic Tech, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Dr. Sean and Molly Moroze. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on April 16.

Third Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported In Adams County

On April, 3, 2020, The Adams County Health Department announced a new case of COVID-19 in Adams County.

New level of care available to critically ill patients at Blessing Hospital

Patients experiencing severe heart or respiratory failure, or both, have access to a new level of care at Blessing Hospital through Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation technology, or ECMO for short.