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Donor specialist’s empathy and networking skills lead to Excellence award

A 78-year-old woman is enjoying her weekly bingo games much more these days thanks to the work of Pam Frericks, donor services specialist, Blessing Foundation. Pam received the Blessing Health ICARE Excellence award based on a nomination submitted by her department administrative director, Ann Awerkamp Dickson. The award was presented during a surprise presentation on October 23, 2024.

ODU staffer earns Honey Bee award

Kourtni Shankland, certified nurse assistant, Gen Med/Hospitalist/ODU, earned Blessing Hospital’s 60th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on October 5, 2023

Blessing Health System names next CEO

The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees has selected Mike Trachta as the system’s next president and chief executive officer, effective on May 1, 2026.

Woman finds the “kick” that leads to a new life

Megan Arment is a typically-busy 24-year-old. There is work, family, friends, turning her life around. What? Megan says she knew something wasn’t right with her health. She was constantly thirsty and persistently tired, a take-a-nap-every-day-after-work kind of tired.

Patient Recognition Week - Dr. Robert Johnson & The Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Team

Patient’s husband nominates ICU nurse for DAISY award

Allison Acklie, RN, ICU, became the 100th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on September 24, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

Supplier Information

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Nursing Excellence

A Message From Our Chief Nursing Officer Nurses at Blessing Hospital have been providing exceptional nursing care to patients and families for over 125 years.…

Blessing Hospital Leader Retires

Debbie Heinecke, MSN, RN, NE-BC, administrative director, Heart & Vascular Center, Blessing Hospital, retired on April 23, 2024, after 35 years of service.

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day: Brady's Story

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we share the story of Brady Neisen of Fowler, Illinois and his family. The date for World Down Syndrome Day being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.