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Who's Your Angel Award - Jacqueline

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Jacqueline Jackie, I so much appreciate your sweet smile and caring disposition.  You are always so patient and kind with me.  I almost feel like you could be my daughter in so many ways.  Keep up the good…

Blessing Hospital earns national High Performing Hospital recognition

U.S. News & World Report, known for its annual hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Blessing Hospital as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital in six areas of care.

Surgical nurse’s ability to connect with special needs patients earns DAISY Award

Illini Community Hospital registered nurse Lexy Ghrist says watching her best friend raise a child with Down Syndrome shaped her approach to nursing. It also led her to receive an international DAISY Award.

Two births, one difference: Chiropractic care

After 28 hours of labor with her first child, Elyn, Chelsey Graham did not reach the point where she could push, and underwent a C-section. “That was never part of the plan,” Chelsey said. “Of course, I don’t think many people plan to have surgery at the last minute. But that’s what happened,” Graham said.

Man ignores embarrassment and worry, faces cancer and is winning

Alan Hurd has his sights set on becoming a competitive archer. Rectal cancer has caused him to put down his bow, but Alan kept his target in sight. “No matter what, I was going to stay positive,” said the 40-year-old father of three from Bowling Green, MO, about the day in 2021 when he received his diagnosis. “Thinking negative can make you sicker.”

Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Pam Friye

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Pam Friye “Dr. Friye is an amazing physician. She made me feel so valued, heard and cared for as a patient, even with all the craziness of COVID-19. She was extremely patient, kind and knowledgeable throughout the entire…

Vascular Access Team RN earns DAISY award

Sara Murphy, RN, Vascular Access Team, became the 76th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on September 30, 2022.

Registration open for 2024 Pink Pass It On in the District 5K Walk

Registration is now open for the 18th annual “Pink Pass It On in the District” 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. The walk takes place Saturday, October 26, 2024