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40+ member team earns recognition for work in COVID-19 response
The first-ever Blessing Hospital DAISY Team award was presented to the entire departments of Nursing Professional Development and Organizational Development, and select representative of several other departments.
EKG tech earns Honey Bee award
John Gallaher, EKG tech, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Blessing Hospital, earned the hospital’s 67th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on April 19. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Cardiac screening gives parents peace of mind
A simple screening could identify a potentially life-threatening condition in teens. The Adolescent Cardiac Screening is offered annually by Blessing Health System at no-cost to families.
Behavioral therapist earns Honey Bee award
Shelby Emerick, inpatient intervention therapist, Adolescent Psychiatric Services, earned Blessing Hospital’s 65th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on February 28. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Pittsfield couple recovers with the help of COVID-19 outpatient treatment
For Pittsfield residents Robert and Sue Evans, a positive result from a COVID-19 test was a reason to worry.
“We both have underlying health conditions and we’ve heard about how COVID can affect individuals who have the same conditions we have,” Sue Evans said.
Three nurse educators retire
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty members Sheila Capp Taber, PhD, RN; Deborah Race, PhD, RN; and Linda Burke, MSN, RN, have retired after a total of 101 years of service.
Blessing nurse earns DAISY Award
Ben Johnson, RN, BSN, Educational Services, Blessing Hospital, became the 30th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
What to do when a “pain in the neck” is more than a pain in the neck
Tom Dolan has hiked the Rocky, Appalachian and Ozark Mountains and kayaked the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi, Missouri, and countless smaller rivers. Recently, Tom faced the possibility of losing his slice of heaven.