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Woman finds the cure for fear in the face of a life-threatening emergency

Nancy Kurpaitis awoke from a sound sleep at 1 am Monday, November 4, 2024, feeling sicker than she had in 71 years of life. The wave of symptoms included feeling faint, extremely warm, short of breath and with her heart racing.

Blessing Hospital Nurse Earns National Certification

Cherie Frericks, RN, BSN, Inpatient Clinical Care Coordinator/Case Manager, Blessing Hospital, has earned Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nursing (CRRN) status through the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.

Blessing rehabilitation nurse retires

Melinda Heindselman, BSN, RN, Rehabilitation Services, Blessing Hospital, retires August 15 after 34 years of service. She began her career as a certified nurse assistant (CNA) in 1980, joining Blessing Hospital and its Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) staff in 1990.

Blessing occupational therapist earns lymphedema certification

Ethan Boren, registered and licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L), Rehabilitation Services, Blessing Hospital, has earned the status of Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America (CLT-LANA).

Types and Causes of Strokes

Types of Strokes There are several types of strokes: Ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke, which happens when an artery in the brain leaks…

Nurse reflects on “hugs and thank-you’s” as long career ends

The lesson Angie Hancox takes from Blessing Hospital is timeless when she retires on September 11 after a 41-year nursing career. “Treat others as you would want to be treated."

INPATIENT CLINICAL CARE COORD - IP CARE COORDINATION

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE FOR WEEKDAY: $32.48 + $4.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE JOB SUMMARY The Registered Nurse (RN) C3 acts as principal liaison between emergency services, surgical services, nursing, finance, physicians, utilization…

Colon Cancer Awareness & Wellness Event

Event Link https://events.blessinghealth.org/events/4435 Event Date Tue, 04/09/2024 - 16:00 Schedule Id 1 Hash …

Patient Picnic - Cleft & Craniofacial Anomalies

Event Link https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/cleft-craniofacial-anomalies-patient-pi… Event Date Sat, 07/12/2025 - 12:00 Schedule Id 1 Hash …

Guest Services Representative Earns Who's Your Angel Award

Gary Allen, Guest Services Representative, Nursing Administration, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from coworker Jessica Bichsel, charge RN, Emergency Center. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on April 24.