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PCU CNA earns Honey Bee award

Stephanie Dolan, CNA, Progressive Care Unit, became Blessing Hospital’s 45th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on July 21.

EVS tech earns Honey Bee award

Clarence Braxton, Environmental Services, earned Blessing Hospital’s 66th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on March 20. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Special trip allows couple to “leave their diagnoses at home”

The first snowflakes have fallen. All we have left of the summer of 2022 is fond memories. Patrick and April Folweiler of New London, MO, may have the most special memories of any of us.

Blessing Bariatric Institute earns national accreditation

The Blessing Bariatric Institute has earned the status of nationally accredited metabolic and bariatric surgical center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

CVU staffer earns Honey Bee award

Terry Gumm, telemetry tech/unit secretary, Cardiovascular Unit, became Blessing Hospital’s 51st Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on December 14, 2022.

Blessing nurse retires after 38 year career

Cathy Aschemann, RN, BSN, clinical documentation specialist, Health Information Management department, Blessing Hospital, retired on Friday, February 19, after 38 years of service.

Blessing Cardiac Rehabilitation program earns national accreditation

Blessing Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program has earned three-year accreditation from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment begins Jan. 1

While the Medicare open enrollment period is over, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is open January 1–March 31, 2025. During this time, current Medicare Advantage enrollees can switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan, return to original Medicare, and/or add a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

Rehab team member earns Honey Bee award

Jessica Ingram, unit secretary, Rehabilitation Services, received the hospital’s 36th Honey Bee award during a presentation on October 21.