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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.

Woman uses creativity to express gratitude after terrifying experience

Anne Stupavsky uses words including “positive”, “nice”, “honest” and “candid” to describe herself.

Man ignores embarrassment and worry, faces cancer and is winning

Alan Hurd has his sights set on becoming a competitive archer. Rectal cancer has caused him to put down his bow, but Alan kept his target in sight. “No matter what, I was going to stay positive,” said the 40-year-old father of three from Bowling Green, MO, about the day in 2021 when he received his diagnosis. “Thinking negative can make you sicker.”

Blessing and Illini hospitals prepare for a seasonal “outbreak”…and can’t wait!

Generally, one does not want to ‘spread’ anything inside a hospital. But on Sunday, December 25, the infectious spirit of Christmas will spread among the patients and caregivers of Blessing and Illini Community hospitals.

What to do when a “pain in the neck” is more than a pain in the neck

Tom Dolan has hiked the Rocky, Appalachian and Ozark Mountains and kayaked the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi, Missouri, and countless smaller rivers. Recently, Tom faced the possibility of losing his slice of heaven.

Who's Your Angel Award - Ben

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Ben “My mom had her first colonoscopy at the age of 76. Mom was very nervous and as a nurse myself, I expect the very best care for her. Ben Thompson was amazing! He made mom feel very comfortable, assessing not only her…

Whether it is with bricks and mortar or hearts and minds – these Dodds love to build!

Blessing Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary during 2025. This is the second in a series of stories celebrating the anniversary, and generations of care, compassion and community through the stories of family members at Blessing.

RN Wins Who's Your Angel Award

Kayla Schachtsiek, RN, Gen Med/Oncology, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Dr. Larry Wiggins, DVM, Veterinarian, Memphis, MO. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on September 10.