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Blessing welcomes new chief nursing officer
Brigid K. Toyne-Barfoot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, has joined Blessing Health System as chief nursing officer. She replaces Tim Tranor, DNP, MBA, RN, who assumed the position of executive vice president/chief operating officer after having served as Blessing’s CNO since 2015.
Respiratory Therapist earns Honey Bee award for exceeding a family member’s expectations
Sam Overton, respiratory therapist, earned Blessing Hospital’s 69th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on June 19. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Hospice social worker earns Honey Bee award
Maggie Althide, social worker, Hospice, earned Blessing Hospital’s 61st Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on October 24, 2023
Radiation Therapist Earns Who’s Your Angel Award
Valerie Satterthwaite, Haley Miller Pilkington, and Megan Hale, all Radiation Therapists, Blessing Hospital Radiation Therapy Department, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Mr. Lindsey Parrish. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on September 25.
Blessing welcomes Chief Human Resources
Michelle Zech has joined Blessing Health System as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She began her duties on April 1, 2022.
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.
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 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…