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Finding The Best In These Times
Each of us is doing what we can to deal with the worst aspects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. I wish to focus on “the best” in this time - the courage and the empathy of those who chose healthcare as their life’s work; either as a direct care provider or a support services provider.
Veterans group recognizes Blessing Health with award
Together with Tri-State Veterans Support (TSVS) recognized Blessing Health with the first “Veterans’ Choice Award” during a ceremony at Blessing Hospital on Friday, November 8, attended by more than 100 Blessing staff and volunteers.
Striking a blow against heart failure
New technology in use at Blessing will improve the quality of life of heart failure patients. The tiny device is called CardioMEMS. It is placed directly into the pulmonary artery during a non-surgical procedure and records the pressure inside the lungs.
“It measures the vibrations from blood flow within the lungs without the use of any batteries or other power supply,” explained Dr. Krause.
Progressive Care Unit RN Receives International DAISY Award
Kaylan Drebes, RN, BSN, Progressive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 29th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
"There can be no distractions on the road to equality for all"
Keep your eye on the ball. It’s what we teach our young people. It is also appropriate guidance for all of us now, as we work to process the hurt, intense outrage and anger over the death of a black man in Minnesota by a white police officer, and as we work to direct that energy into positive change.
HIM Partnership Council Making True Human Connections
A partnership council volunteer day has turned into an ongoing commitment to the community for members of the Health Information Management (HIM) team.
Blessing Health System President honored
Maureen A. Kahn, RN, MHA, MSN, president/chief executive officer, Blessing Health System, has received two honors.
Blessing ultrasonographer earns certification
Lindsay Carman, ultrasonographer, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Blessing Hospital, has earned Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RSC) status from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Quincy businessman joins Blessing Foundation board
Will Spear, Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, has joined The Blessing Foundation Board of Trustees, replacing the late Harry “Bo” Eaton.
Blessing Hospital offers Honor Walk to organ donor families
An Honor Walk is offered to the family of an organ donor as the donor is escorted from their hospital room. It involves as many caregivers as possible lining the hallway in silent respect as the donor and family move to the destination of the donation within the hospital.