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Blessing safely continues community outreach during pandemic

Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Blessing Hospital nurses found ways to give back to the community. Prior to the pandemic, in November 2019, Blessing Health System hosted its first-ever Family Fun Day and Health Fair at the…

Cashier earns Honey Bee Award

Tammy Haggerty, cafeteria assistant, Food & Nutrition, became the 19th Blessing Hospital caregiver to receive the Honey Bee Award in a surprise presentation on Thursday, December 5.

Patient Recognition Week - Maria Wells

During National Patient Experience Week, Maria Wells, certified medical assistant, Blessing Express Clinic, shares her thoughts about her patients.

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.

Nurse reflects on “hugs and thank-you’s” as long career ends

The lesson Angie Hancox takes from Blessing Hospital is timeless when she retires on September 11 after a 41-year nursing career. “Treat others as you would want to be treated."

PCA earns Honey Bee Award

Rachel Trowbridge, patient care assistant, Centralized Staffing, became the 15th Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation recently.

Blessing Hospital earns fifth straight top safety score

For the fifth consecutive survey period, an independent national healthcare watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety.

Risk of respiratory illness up this winter, local doctor says

More people could suffer with the respiratory illnesses this winter than have in the past several years.

Farmer finds an abundant harvest of health at Blessing

By December 2022, Vincent Holtkamp could not stand the pain anymore.