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Blessing Health Keokuk Official on March 1

Keokuk Area Hospital ownership officially transferred from UnityPoint Health to Blessing Health System on March 1. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place today to commemorate the special occasion and celebrate the newly minted Blessing Health Keokuk.

Blessing welcomes new chief nursing officer

Brigid K. Toyne-Barfoot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, has joined Blessing Health System as chief nursing officer. She replaces Tim Tranor, DNP, MBA, RN, who assumed the position of executive vice president/chief operating officer after having served as Blessing’s CNO since 2015.

Blessing offers new option to request medical records

Blessing offers testing and treatment for rare condition

While the disease is rare, Blessing Health surgeon Dr. Fernando Bonanni says for people who suffer with achalasia, how often it occurs does not matter.

Historic school building in Quincy commemorated

Blessing Health System has commemorated a building on its 11th Street campus that served as the first public school for African American children in Quincy.

Chief Operating Officer joins Blessing Health System

Brian Canfield, MHA, MBA, MA, has joined Blessing Health System as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He joins Blessing after nine years as COO at Firsthealth of The Carolinas and Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, North Carolina, where he was responsible for three acute care hospitals totaling 509 beds, a critical access hospital, and a staff of 4,500 employees and 950 volunteers.

Christmas comes early to Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center

The staff of the Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center, and their patients, enjoyed Christmas a bit early, thanks to the generosity of the family and friends of a former patient.

Blessing offers new healthcare education program

In order to meet the demand for a particular category of employee, Blessing Hospital has established a new certified nurse assistant (CNA) training program, offered at no cost to those hired by the hospital to be nursing assistants.

Patient connects with provider thanks to skill and compassion of staff member

When technology stood in the way of a patient and her provider, Heather Gregory made sure the two connected.

Therapist offers quicker path to better mental health

Julie Eftink is a telehealth therapist focused on helping people build resilience through “strengths-based therapy” methods.