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Latest lung cancer detecting technology available at Blessing Hospital
Blessing now offers the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system. Blessing is the only hospital in the region offering this technology, made by the same company that developed the renowned da Vinci robotic surgery system.
Creativity, courage, and a family’s journey through cancer
Creativity is at the heart of Marla Yates’ family. That creativity became an anchor as Marla navigated cancer twice with the help of her Blessing Health System care team.
A life-long cough may have saved this woman’s life
Candy Tretter has enjoyed good health for most of her life, except for what she calls “this stupid little cough.”
New graduate makes her mark - FAST!
After only three weeks on the job in the Blessing lab, Class of 2025 Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Technology graduate Katie Graham was making a difference for Blessing patients.
Chief Operating Officer joins Blessing Health System
Brian Canfield, MHA, MBA, MA, has joined Blessing Health System as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He joins Blessing after nine years as COO at Firsthealth of The Carolinas and Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, North Carolina, where he was responsible for three acute care hospitals totaling 509 beds, a critical access hospital, and a staff of 4,500 employees and 950 volunteers.
Progress Care Unit nurse receives DAISY Award
Angie Buss RN, Progressive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 45th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on November 25.
Long-time ICU nurse earns two nominations and a DAISY award
Michelle Summy, RN, intensive care unit, became Blessing Hospital’s 107th DAISY award winner during a ceremony on April 17, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care. She has been an ICU nurse for 37 years and received two nominations leading to her award.
Contribute On Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2024. In the spirit of the season, please consider a gift that will lift others up. The Blessing Foundation offers two meaningful ways to give – one honors our dedicated health care workers on the front lines and one honors a special person in your life.
McNuggets and compassion lead to award for ER nurse
A patient in crisis found an advocate in Alexis Grootens, RN, Blessing Hospital Emergency Center.
Determination and good fortune lead woman to breast cancer recovery
Becky Keck has known great success in her life. She has been married to husband, Dave, for 42 years. They have four daughters and 11 grandchildren. Becky was the first in her family to attend and graduate from college. She then worked her way up the corporate ladder to serve as chief financial officer of a Quincy-based company that does business around the world.