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Hannibal Clinic Research Center selected to join Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 treatment study

Hannibal Clinic’s Research Center has been approved by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the federal Operation Warp Speed initiative, to participate in an outpatient COVID-19 treatment research trial.

These calls are never simple

Blessing Health System’s COVID-19 Hotline nurses make calls to those who have pending COVID-19 tests and share the test results. The report is either “positive” or “negative.”

Respiratory Therapists define excellence

Two Blessing Hospital respiratory therapists were nominated for the department’s annual Respiratory Care Excellence award during the observance of National Respiratory Care Week 2020.

Raising Awareness and Dollars by Breaking Boards

The students, families and staff of Legacy Martial Arts in Quincy recently presented a check for $1,406 to the Blessing Foundation to help the Blessing Breast Center raise awareness of breast cancer and address the unmet needs of its patients

Blessing Hospital retains Primary Stroke Center status

Blessing Hospital has been recertified as a nationally-recognized Primary Stroke Center. The recertification affirms the hospital’s readiness and ability to provide the highest quality stroke-related healthcare, which includes diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education.

Saving a life: Where hope and reality collide

Andrew Romano was outside of the building in which he works, Kohl Wholesale in Quincy, enjoying just a moment of a beautiful late summer’s day. Little did he know a storm was brewing.

Pittsfield couple recovers with the help of COVID-19 outpatient treatment

For Pittsfield residents Robert and Sue Evans, a positive result from a COVID-19 test was a reason to worry. “We both have underlying health conditions and we’ve heard about how COVID can affect individuals who have the same conditions we have,” Sue Evans said.

ICU Nurse Honored for Creating Memory Collage for Family

Dakota Wand, RN, ICU, became the 57th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on February 9, 2021.

Chaplain Recognized for Making True Human Connections

Megan Pike, Chaplain, Blessing Hospital, became the hospital’s 28th Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on February 18. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the remarkable patient experience delivered by support staff employees.

Quincy Junior High School sensory room renovated through Blessing Health System donation

Hundreds of Quincy Junior High School (QJHS) students with developmental disabilities will benefit from a partnership between the Quincy Public School District and Blessing Health System.