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Quality Data
Blessing Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare. We are accredited by DNV GL-Healthcare and certified by DNV for ISO 9001:20015. DNV GL-Healthcare is an independent, not-for-profit organization. It is the recognized…
An Unexpected Gift for Blessing Hospice
Renee Waters took the old saying, “put your money where your mouth is,” one step further recently. The award-winning certified nursing assistant (CNA) put her money where her heart is. Waters works at Golden Good Shepherd Home in Adams County, won the 2018 community wide CNA of the year contest and received $300 which she donated to Blessing Hospice.
Happy birthday, Josie
Josie Amelia Edwards left this world the same day she entered, March 25, 2018. She lives on in the hearts of her family and friends.
Blessing Hospital reaches settlement agreement
The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a $2.82 million settlement with Blessing Hospital. The settlement resulted from a voluntary disclosure made by Blessing Hospital to the Department of Justice after identifying that certain cardiac procedures performed at Blessing resulted in an overpayment.
Blessing Health System leader publishes book chapter
Dr. Rafferty’s contribution to the book covers trends in medical tourism and associated developments.
Rivercross Diagnostics celebrates anniversary, earns accreditation
A Blessing Health System laboratory with special testing technology located in Quincy celebrates its first anniversary July 15 with expanded services and a national accreditation.
Donor Stories - Anglea Sonethongkham
I’m a registered organ donor in honor of my friend Morgan, who died unexpectedly. Morgan was an absolute light; she had spunk and a zest for life, she was a flower and sprinkled seeds wherever she went. Morgan wanted to be an organ donor, but…
Quitting Smoking
Resources & Steps to Quitting
Smoking and tobacco use have been associated with multiple health conditions and diseases including:
Cancer
Heart disease
Diabetes
Cataracts
Tobacco usage can cause damage to nearly every organ in the body.…
Blessing Health System expands access to COVID-19 outpatient treatment
A new process at Blessing Health System will facilitate access to the COVID-19 outpatient drug Bamlanivimab. As supplies last, it will be made available to confirmed positive COVID patients who meet the drug’s required criteria.
Orthopedic Surgeon Surprises Patient
On May 3, a year after Ted Dede suffered a terrible hip and elbow fracture in a fall, and his wife Doris fractured her knee cap, the couple were back in the spotlight entertaining area nursing home residents with their musical skills.