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Blessing Human Resources staff earn certification

Lesa Wiesemann, human resources retention manager, and Dena Dedert, compensation analyst, Human Resources, Blessing Hospital, have earned Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional status (SHRM-CP) by completing the course of study and successfully passing a four-hour examination.

Kidney failure motivates man to fight for his life

At 72 years old, Jeff Niekamp is a busy man. Husband of 51 years. Father of four. Grandfather to 15. Part-time college instructor. Hobby farmer with a small orchard and vineyard.

We Chose Blessing

We All Chose Blessing Blessing has attracted some of the nation’s top specialists. With outcomes among the best in the country. Specialists in virtually every…

Blessing Now Offers Cutting-edge Technology to Help Patients with Swallowing Problems

Patients of Blessing Health System’s nationally-accredited physical rehabilitation program now have access to new technology to treat swallowing difficulties.

Woman battles sepsis twice and wins

Kayla Sargent’s life was going great in 2009. She was a new registered nurse and a new mom. Then, she had gallbladder surgery.

Integrated Care: Mom finds life-saving help in a crisis

Seeking and receiving behavioral health care is as important as physical healthcare. Our Integrated Care team members provide short-term therapy support to patients working through various conditions.

Nurse practitioner providing specialized care to premature babies at Blessing Hospital

One in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Prematurity can cause problems for babies throughout their lives. Until recently, most premature babies born at Blessing Hospital were transferred to a neonatal unit in Springfield, Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. That is changing now that Lacy Nichols, APRN, NNP, is on the job as Blessing Health’s neonatal nurse practitioner.

Central Services claims two Honey Bee awards

Rico Stern and Emily Trenter, supply techs, Central Services, became Blessing Hospital’s 43rd and 44th Honey Bee award winners during a presentation on June 30.

Daylight Saving Time means it’s time to check AEDs

Clocks spring forward an hour Sunday, March 8. As Daylight Saving Time arrives, people are encouraged to check batteries in their smoke detectors. In addition, it’s important for those responsible for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in publicly used buildings including businesses and stores, schools, clinics and churches, to check those potentially life-saving devices.