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Passion and positivity lead woman back from tragedy
Sierra Reed felt something was missing in her life. That began to change the day her son Declan needed care at the Blessing Emergency Center.
A day known for its luck, changes life for the grandmother of nine
Cherie Graupman began suffering with stomach related health problems in 1989. Her condition reached a terrifying point one day in July 2011.
Finish line to a lifetime dream gets closer for a Blessing Hospital volunteer
Rich Avoletta will be on the east coast July 30 competing in triathlon.
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.
Colorectal cancer patients to benefit from grant to Blessing Health System
Patients with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from a national grant received by Blessing Health System’s Clinical Research Department. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States for men and women combined.
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.
Blessing nurses ace TNS certification exam
First it was the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing’s May 2020 graduates exceeding the NCLEX pass rate by nearly nine percentage points. Now, 10 Blessing Hospital nurses have demonstrated their academic and clinical expertise by achieving a 100% pass rate on their first attempt at passing the Illinois Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) examination.
Rivercross Diagnostics celebrates anniversary, earns accreditation
A Blessing Health System laboratory with special testing technology located in Quincy celebrates its first anniversary July 15 with expanded services and a national accreditation.
Blessing Home Care physical therapist earns certification
Mindy Entrup, MPT, physical therapist, Blessing Home Care, has earned certification as a Tai Chi instructor.