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Blessing Sleep Center retains national accreditation
The Blessing Sleep Center has earned accreditation for a third, five-year period from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Blessing nurse earns DAISY Award
Ben Johnson, RN, BSN, Educational Services, Blessing Hospital, became the 30th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
Area healthcare providers join effort to reduce veteran suicide
To create better access to suicide prevention care and resources for the many veterans in the region, Blessing Health partnered with the local group, Together with Tri-State Veterans, and recently completed providing education and training in working with veterans to Blessing emergency department staff, social workers and case managers, outpatient clinic physicians and nurse practitioners.
Blessing nurse earns advanced certification
Laura Wietholder, BSN, RN, Community Outreach Coordinator, Blessing Hospital, has earned certified health coach status from the American Council on Exercise.
Liberty resident retires from Blessing Hospital
Julie Gibbs, Clinic Patient Access Representative – Neurology, retires from Blessing Hospital on Thursday, June 26, after 20 years of service.
Nursing is a tradition for this Illini Community Hospital family
While the Smith family shares a last name that is considered common, that’s where the ordinary ends in their lives.
Manager of nurse education receives annual DAISY leader award
Kendra Meany, BSN, RN-BC, manager, Nursing Professional Development, Blessing Hospital, received the 2021 DAISY Transformational Leader award during a ceremony on May 6, part of the National Nurses Week celebration at Blessing.
Clinical therapist earns Honey Bee award
Mary Ripper, outpatient clinical therapist, Integrated Care, became Blessing Hospital’s 49th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on November 2. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
A sister’s advice leads to shocking discovery
It’s probably pneumonia. Maybe it’s COVID? Those were the thoughts running through the mind of 28-year old Patrick Smith as he drove through a dark winter’s night from his home in Hannibal to the Blessing Hospital Emergency Center.