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Patient Family Advisory Form
Experience the Blessing Difference: Patient and Family Advisory Council
At Blessing Health System we want members of our community to work with us to help us achieve our mission and vision by creating an environment where patients, families,…
Celebrating Black History Month: Mel Stapp's Story
In honor of Black History Month, we share the story of Melvina “Mel” Stapp, a woman who entered the workforce as a line worker at a meat processing plant and today is a medical laboratory scientist, information systems analyst and respected 29-year member of the Blessing Health team.
Special trip allows couple to “leave their diagnoses at home”
The first snowflakes have fallen. All we have left of the summer of 2022 is fond memories. Patrick and April Folweiler of New London, MO, may have the most special memories of any of us.
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.
Reservations available for the 2025 Heart Gala
Treating heart disease takes the best people, the best equipment and the Blessing Health Heart Gala.
Surgical nurse’s ability to connect with special needs patients earns DAISY Award
Illini Community Hospital registered nurse Lexy Ghrist says watching her best friend raise a child with Down Syndrome shaped her approach to nursing. It also led her to receive an international DAISY Award.
Blessing Hospital retains Primary Stroke Center status
Blessing Hospital has been recertified as a nationally-recognized Primary Stroke Center. The recertification affirms the hospital’s readiness and ability to provide the highest quality stroke-related healthcare, which includes diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education.
Woman finds the cure for fear in the face of a life-threatening emergency
Nancy Kurpaitis awoke from a sound sleep at 1 am Monday, November 4, 2024, feeling sicker than she had in 71 years of life. The wave of symptoms included feeling faint, extremely warm, short of breath and with her heart racing.
RN Receives "Who's Your Angel?" Recognition
Amy St. Clair, Blessing Hospital RN Outpatient Care Coordinator, submitted a nomination form recognizing fellow employee, Ben Thompson with a Who’s Your Angel award. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Ben received his “Who’s Your Angel” certificate and angel wing pin from the Blessing Foundation, during a departmental staff meeting.