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Cardiologist retires after 43 years at Hannibal Clinic
Richard Ha, MD, cardiologist, Hannibal Clinic, retired July 15 after 43 years of providing patient care.
McNuggets and compassion lead to award for ER nurse
A patient in crisis found an advocate in Alexis Grootens, RN, Blessing Hospital Emergency Center.
Patient and nurse connect on a spiritual level, leading to DAISY award
Stormy Leazer, RN, and a patient she cared for believed a higher power brought them together. This exceptional bond led to Stormy receiving Blessing’s 118th DAISY award.
Risk of respiratory illness up this winter, local doctor says
More people could suffer with the respiratory illnesses this winter than have in the past several years.
Getting to the Heart of Teamwork
Patient, surgeons team up for first-time heart procedure. "There was something about Dr. Hammock and Dr. Arnold-They just gave us a good vibe. We were all very much at ease with what needed to be done."
Teamwork, Technology Brings Closure To Patient And Family
Latisha Politte, RN, C3 on the Negative Pressure Unit, recently teamed up with four coworkers to help the family of a 99-year-old patient emotionally prepare for her passing.
ICU Nurse Honored for Creating Memory Collage for Family
Dakota Wand, RN, ICU, became the 57th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on February 9, 2021.
Scotland County Hospital signs a management agreement with Blessing Health System
Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri, and Blessing Health System, based in Quincy, Illinois, have formalized their five-year collaboration with the signing of a management agreement.