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National organization rates Blessing Hospital a high performer

For the sixth consecutive year, Blessing Hospital has been named a “High Performing Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report as part of its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals report.

Area healthcare providers prepare for the next heart attack

When the next heart attack strikes, caregivers of Blessing Hospital, McDonough District Hospital and LifeGuard ambulance in Macomb, and Air Evac stand ready. The teams recently drilled their response for a heart attack.

Three nurse educators retire

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty members Sheila Capp Taber, PhD, RN; Deborah Race, PhD, RN; and Linda Burke, MSN, RN, have retired after a total of 101 years of service.

Walk-In Clinic nurse earns DAISY award

Megan Courtois, RN, Walk-In Clinic, became the 98th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on July 23, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

Woman calls weight loss surgery the best decision she ever made: Here’s why

As the regional disaster manager for the American Red Cross based in Quincy, Amanda Venvertloh leads a team that uses the qualities of patience, persistence and passion to help people get back on their feet after a flood or tornado.

Blessing Health earns MRI breast imaging national accreditation

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has awarded Blessing Health the gold seal of accreditation for a three-year term in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast.

Blessing Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes new member

Kyle Venvertloh has joined the Blessing Foundation Board of Trustees.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Experience The Blessing Difference: Platelet-Rich Plasma InjectionsPlatelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are a cutting-edge, non-surgical treatment designed to promote…

Man learns – and feels – how much knee replacement has improved

Daniel Wert has had both knees replaced. While the procedures took place several years apart, the difference in his experiences is best described as night and day.

Endocrinologist, psychiatrist and emergency physician join Blessing Health

Sandra Dempsey, MD, Roman Fridline, MD, and Bejoy John, MD have joined Blessing Hospital.