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Doctors team up to uncover reason for woman’s vision problem

As is the case for other people, Stacey Mudd began having trouble with her vision when she reached the age of 57. “So, I went and had my eyes checked and got a pair of glasses,” the pharmacist with the James Cary Cancer Center, Hannibal, MO, said.

Blessing Hospice & Palliative Care Volunteer Service Application

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Blessing department earns rare certification

Patient safety at Blessing Health System attained another level of national recognition and earned Advanced Sterile Processing Certification from the international accrediting organization, DNV.

A Tragic FaceTime Call Brings Team Together

Dr. Joe Meyer, Quincy Anesthesia Associates, and Lexi Goodwin, RN, GI Surgery Center, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from coworker and grandmother, Traci Lirely, RN, GI Surgery Center. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on February 8.  

Cardiac nurse receives DAISY Award

Robbie Overstreet, RN, Cardiovascular Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 42nd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on August 19.

“Spreading the word” takes a lot longer than spreading a cold

In 2021, the Blessing Express Clinic burst on to the healthcare scene in the Tri-State area, enhancing the care available to people with non-life-threatening illnesses by offering the convenience of drive-through testing and treatment for a variety of conditions.

Blessing participates in new cancer treatment trial

The Blessing Cancer Center has been selected as one of 51 study locations worldwide participating in a new metastatic breast cancer clinical trial. Metastatic cancer has traveled to other parts of the body from its site of origination. It is estimated that 20-30 percent of all breast cancer cases will become metastatic. The clinical trial is studying the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of a first-of-its-kind medication, Enobosarm.

Blessing Health System earns national recognition for workplace wellness

The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) has recognized Blessing Health System’s workplace wellness programming with a Well Workplace bronze award.

Blessing Inpatient Rehabilitation Services retains accreditation

Blessing Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Services unit for adults, adolescents, and children has been reaccredited by CARF International.

Where do the best go when they need care?

Shon Stark is a winner. “I always try to be the best at everything I do,” the 18-year-old said.