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Blessing Health System expands access to COVID-19 outpatient treatment
A new process at Blessing Health System will facilitate access to the COVID-19 outpatient drug Bamlanivimab. As supplies last, it will be made available to confirmed positive COVID patients who meet the drug’s required criteria.
Excuse me, is that a water balloon in your foot?
People exaggerate at times. Kids included. The mother of 12-year-old Isabella Shotts says her daughter can be a bit of a hypochondriac occasionally.
New nurse earns DAISY Award
A new nurse, with seven-months on the job, became Blessing Hospital’s 104th DAISY Award winner during a ceremony on January 29, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care.
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).
New heart procedure at Blessing Hospital
A new minimally invasive procedure at Blessing Hospital means more patients can stay in the area to get potentially life-saving heart care.
Register now for no-cost cholesterol screening on 11/14
Registrations are now being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held on Thursday, November 14, from 7-9 am at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy.
CNA earns recognition
Brooklyn Vaughn, certified nursing assistant, 6 South/Women and Children, Blessing Hospital, became the hospital’s 32nd Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on July 6.
Progress Care Unit nurse receives DAISY Award
Angie Buss RN, Progressive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 45th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on November 25.
Progressive Care Unit RN Receives International DAISY Award
Kaylan Drebes, RN, BSN, Progressive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 29th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
Blessing surgical nurse earns DAISY Award
Carrie Parker, RN, One Day Surgery, Blessing Hospital, became the 24th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.