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First COVID-19 Related Death at Blessing Hospital
Today, Sunday, April 19, the first death of an area resident who died of medical conditions complicated by COVID-19 occurred at Blessing Hospital. The individual is a resident of Lewis County, MO and a person in their 80’s to 90’s.
Blessing-Rieman College retains national accreditation; sees enrollment increase
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences has earned reaccreditation for a 10-year period from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC.)
Free Mammograms Offered October 8 For Those Who Qualify
Women from a five-county area of west-central Illinois may be eligible to receive a free mammogram on Tuesday, October 8.
Ladies: Here is why your health needs to be on the ‘front burner’ in your life
This is how Amy Henson’s wife, Jillian, describes her, “Someone who is fiercely loyal, who has a ginormous (sic) heart and is willing to care about others.” That passion and compassion caused Amy to put some important personal needs on hold recently. Over a short period of time Jillian’s mother became ill and passed away, Amy started a new job as a licensed clinical social worker with Blessing Health, and Jillian was diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer.
Secretary recognized for compassion on and off the job
Cindy Haxel, secretary, Denman Corporate Services, received the ICARE Award for Compassion during a surprise presentation on Monday, February 3.
Staffing Clerk earns Honey Bee award
Laurie Dietrich, staffing clerk, Centralized Staffing, became the hospital’s 23rd Honey Bee Award winner during a surprise presentation on July 21, 2020.
Talk about going the “extra mile”, meet a man who goes nearly 200 extra miles
Ray and Pam Smith pass other dermatology offices during their every-two-to-three month drive from their Lake of the Ozarks, MO, home to the office of Blessing Health dermatologist Elise Scoggin, DO, in Quincy.
Nurse’s idea supports patients and employees in need
Great ideas come with a big light bulb going off over your head, accompanied by the sweet voices of a choir of angels, right? Wrong.