1374 pages found

Blessing's longest-serving employee on record retires after 53 years

The longest serving employee on record at Blessing Hospital, Ann St. Clair, BSN, RN, CAPA, retires on March 20 after 53 years of service.

Blessing-Rieman nursing students inducted into international honor society

Quincy, IL – More than 20 nursing students and a community leader were recently inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) as members of the Pi Pi chapter at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences in Quincy, Illinois. The new members joined 128 other students and nurse leaders in the chapter.

Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Boston

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Boston "We brought our daughter to the Emergency Department for what we thought was a simple allergy to medication. We presented to the department and we're almost immediately triaged back to a room. We were only in…

Minutes Matter: An Emergency Nurse’s Stroke Story

As a registered nurse in the Blessing Hospital Emergency Department, Kelli Terwelp has spent years caring for patients in critical moments. But what happens when a nurse finds herself on the other side of the experience?

Store manager promoted to director of service line

Amy Ogle, certified respiratory therapist, has been promoted to Director of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Operations for Denman Services, Inc.

Blessing Hospital Opens New Operating Rooms

Blessing Hospital is prepared to meet the region’s surgical needs into the future with the completion of its year-long Surgical Services expansion project. A hybrid operating room hosted its first procedure on February 27 and the new multipurpose operating room opened on February 14.

Physician Joins Blessing Weight Loss Center

The Blessing Weight Loss Center expanded its services with the addition of Erik Meidl, MD, Board certified Obesity Medicine physician, as of March 1.

Blessing nurse earns DAISY Award

Molly Waterkotte, RN, BSN, Blessing Hospital, became the 26th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Teamwork gets this caller the lifesaving care needed

No one wants to believe they are having a heart attack.

New treatment available locally for depression

As many as 40% of people with depression can find no relief for their condition.