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Six providers earn first-ever “Exceptional Provider” awards
The Blessing Patient Experience department recently created the “Provider Excellence” awards, to recognize doctors and nurse practitioners for their skills in the areas of service, quality, patient experience, teamwork and access.
Flu-related visiting restrictions have been lifted at Blessing Hospital
Flu-related visiting restrictions have been lifted at Blessing Hospital as cases of the flu have fallen below the designated “regional outbreak” level.
The Emergency Center is safe: Heart attack and stroke are not
Two national surveys show the number of heart attacks and the number of stroke cases being treated in U.S. hospitals have dropped by nearly 40% since the pandemic was declared.
How a family made mom’s wish come true
The opening sentence of the obituary shared the facts, “Iris Audry Newman Schoonover, 96, of Liberty, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side October 15, 2022.”
Taking safety to heart in the Blessing EP Lab
The staff is not missing a beat when it comes to safety in the Electrophysiology Lab (EP) of the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center. Dr. John Hammock and his team recently performed their first cardiac ablation with no fluoroscopy.
Nurse practitioner provides care and inspiration
Kristin Bradshaw is nationally certified in obesity medicine and the coordinator of the Healthy Weight and Wellness program at Blessing Health’s Hannibal Clinic.
Who's Your Angel Award - Kaylee
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Kaylee
I want to tell you about Kaylee, my visiting nurse. Kaylee made a lasting impression on me from the very beginning, that will last the rest of my life, and that is, she not only listened to me but she explained things…
Illini Community Hospital earns statewide recognition for telehealth leadership
Illini Community Hospital received the Award for Excellence in Telehealth Leadership from the Partnership for a Connected Illinois. The award was presented to Illini and three other healthcare providers from across the state at a luncheon in Chicago on November 18.
Heard of sepsis? If not, please read this. It could save a life.
The Weigand family of Warsaw, IL, lived a nightmare. The nightmare had a name. Sepsis.