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Chief Operating Officer joins Blessing Health System
Brian Canfield, MHA, MBA, MA, has joined Blessing Health System as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He joins Blessing after nine years as COO at Firsthealth of The Carolinas and Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, North Carolina, where he was responsible for three acute care hospitals totaling 509 beds, a critical access hospital, and a staff of 4,500 employees and 950 volunteers.
EVS team member helps patient connect to his past and earns Honey Bee award
Cindy Reardon, EVS tech, Blessing Hospital, helped a patient re-live his past and earned Blessing’s 79th Honey Bee award for her effort.
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.
Maternity unit nurse earns latest DAISY award
Lexy Michl Orr, RN, Blessed Beginnings became the 70th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on March 24, 2022.
Two physicians join Illini Rural Health Clinic
Dakota Lammy, MD, and Alborz Javadzadeh, MD, have joined the medical staff of Illini Rural Health Clinic.
EKG tech earns Honey Bee award
John Gallaher, EKG tech, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Blessing Hospital, earned the hospital’s 67th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on April 19. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Lab staffer’s support of team member earns ICARE award
Jeg Gonzalez’s support of a new coworker led to hm receiving the ICARE Award for Excellence.
Therapist offers quicker path to better mental health
Julie Eftink is a telehealth therapist focused on helping people build resilience through “strengths-based therapy” methods.