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Ready or not, here I come! Parents find the care they need in their new hometown when baby arrives early
Moms and dads, imagine this: You’re pregnant with your first bundle of joy when a great job opportunity comes up in the next state, five weeks before your due date.
Finding The Best In These Times
Each of us is doing what we can to deal with the worst aspects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. I wish to focus on “the best” in this time - the courage and the empathy of those who chose healthcare as their life’s work; either as a direct care provider or a support services provider.
How Well Are You Sleeping?
Sleeptember® is a program of the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) and it’s partners. Their purpose is to raise awareness of the many symptoms and diseases associated with sleep deprivation.
Pandemic (and a phone call) lead nurse back to Blessing
During my first day of orientation, I could barely contain myself. Maureen Kahn, president and chief executive officer of Blessing Health System and Blessing Hospital, discussed how the health system did not lay off one employee because of the pandemic. That just blew me away. I was almost in tears. They knew it would hurt their bottom dollar. They did it anyway, without question.
Six providers earn first-ever “Exceptional Provider” awards
The Blessing Patient Experience department recently created the “Provider Excellence” awards, to recognize doctors and nurse practitioners for their skills in the areas of service, quality, patient experience, teamwork and access.
Community Cancer Crush raffles off cash and cars to benefit patients
In addition to the very best treatment, cancer patients need support and hope. Support and hope are what the annual Community Cancer Crush benefit is all about. New to the 2017 Community Cancer Crush is the “Raffle of Hope” featuring a grand prize of $50,000; second prize of a 2017 Buick Cascada convertible and third and fourth prizes of $5,000 and $1,000 respectively.
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.
CNA earns Honey Bee award for her patient motivation skills
Kelsey Hammel, CNA, Gen Med/Hospitalist/ODU, earned Blessing Hospital’s 68th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on May 30. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Secretary’s commitment to others makes her an ICARE award winner
Kristi Primm’s coworkers recognize her commitment to them and to their patients and that is why she was nominated for the ICARE Award for Compassion.