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Individuals, organizations rally to support local Novel Coronavirus response
Blessing Health System is following federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for health systems across the country to implement tactics to conserve the use of PPE. One CDC-approve tactic is the use of cloth masks over Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) N95 masks to extend the life of the masks. Individuals and organizations are now contacting Blessing Health System to volunteer to sew the cloth masks.
Third Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported In Adams County
On April, 3, 2020, The Adams County Health Department announced a new case of COVID-19 in Adams County.
First baby of 2024 at Blessing Hospital
Dutton Ray Eugene Black was the first baby born in 2024 at Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity center. He is the first child of Brian and Brenlee Black of Pleasant Hill, Illinois.
Nurse earns DAISY award for exceptional work on OB
Lauren Tallman Smith, RN, OB, became the 56th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on January 28, 2021.
Tamara Scott, RN, received Who's Your Angel Award
Tamara Scott, Care Coordination, RN Inpatient Clinical Care Coordinator, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow Blessing Hospital employee Carrie Altobelli, Critical Care/PCU, RN. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel award on June 3.
Skin cancer survivor says “Every day is a blessing”
Gary Abbott’s first encounter with skin cancer was in 2004, during one of his biannual fishing trips with his father.
Blessing Home Care helps veteran deliver another victory
For more than a half-century, Ron and Ann Abel have survived everything the world has thrown at them, including Ron’s tour of duty in Vietnam. “The determination and the love are very strong,” Ann said of her relationship with Ron.
COVID-19 Infusion Center Offers Outpatient Treatment
The COVID Infusion Center, located inside the Blessing Walk-In Clinic, is delivering an outpatient treatment that is reducing hospitalizations and decreasing symptoms among patients diagnosed with COVID-19.