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Veteran nurse receives DAISY Award
Garry Ranabargar, RN, Observation Decision Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 43rd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on September 23.
Blessing Cancer Center retains its national accreditation
The care delivered to patients of the Blessing Cancer Center remains accredited by The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey.
A1C Screening
Join us on Thursday, November 7 for a no-cost diabetes/A1C screening at Blessing Resource Center, located at 420 N. 34th Street in Quincy.The screening runs from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Registration is required, and slots are limited. This screening does…
Who's Your Angel Award - Tim
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Tim Kayser, Blessing Security Officer
"Recently security guard Tim Kayser was extremely helpful with a patient in the Emergency Department/Psych. Tim is always compassionate and authentic with the patients but this…
DAISY award winner has nursing in his blood
Kobe Williams’s grandmother, aunt and great-aunt were all Blessing Hospital nurses. On January 27, Kobe, a second-year nurse, added a special honor to his family’s caregiving legacy when he received Blessing’s 117th DAISY award.
Man learns – and feels – how much knee replacement has improved
Daniel Wert has had both knees replaced. While the procedures took place several years apart, the difference in his experiences is best described as night and day.
Who's Your Angel Award - Lauren
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Lauren
"Lauren deserves this award because she is literally an angel on earth. Lauren is not just a nurse that goes above and beyond with her care and compassion but you can tell she is an amazing wife and mother…
Quincy Area EMS Calls For Return To Service
IDPH and Quincy Area EMS are calling on any person who has an expired Illinois EMS License to volunteer to come back and serve as an EMS provider during this time of need.
Woman finds the cure for fear in the face of a life-threatening emergency
Nancy Kurpaitis awoke from a sound sleep at 1 am Monday, November 4, 2024, feeling sicker than she had in 71 years of life. The wave of symptoms included feeling faint, extremely warm, short of breath and with her heart racing.
“Solution-focused mindset” earns employee an ICARE award
Job skills can be taught. Consistency, initiative, and heart for service – not so much – and those are the qualities that earned Melanie Garner the ICARE Award for Excellence.