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Nurse reflects on “hugs and thank-you’s” as long career ends

The lesson Angie Hancox takes from Blessing Hospital is timeless when she retires on September 11 after a 41-year nursing career. “Treat others as you would want to be treated."

Orthopedic nurse makes long trip for care worth it

Becky Walston, RN, orthopedics, makes the 78-minute drive for care worth it. That is what the patient said who nominated Becky for the DAISY award.

Maternity nurse earns second national certification

Rachael Long, BSN, RN, has earned the status of Registered Nurse Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.

Award winning nurse has “skin” in the game

Amanda Nash, LPN, was recognized recently for her role in completing the experience of a patient of board-certified and fellowship-trained Blessing Health dermatologist Dr. Elise Scoggin.

Sometimes being the “chosen one” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

How did Greg Beaver become “the one” – the one in every 730 men who develops breast cancer?

Where families caring for families: It’s a Blessing thing

Megan Ogle began her journey with Blessing Health System in 2000 as an LPN/Certified Scrub Tech in the Obstetrics Department. After earning her RN degree, she remained a devoted part of Blessed Beginnings until 2012.

Nurse helps family have “the talk”, earns DAISY award for it

For many people, having a talk with an elderly loved one about the possibility of their needing nursing home care can be difficult. The family of one Blessing Hospital patient found expert help in Marie Mohr, RN.

Helping to feed a growing need

For the past four years, the Facilities Support and Security teams have held a food drive for the Horizons Food Pantry in advance of the holiday season. This year’s drive is particularly critical even without the approaching holidays.

Blessing Breast Cancer support group announces November meeting

Uniting Women in Hope Blessing Breast Center breast cancer support group, will be held Wednesday, November 19, at 6 pm in the Blessing Wellness Center.

Blessing nurse earns national certification

Lisa Liesen, BSN, RN, has earned national certification in medical-surgical nursing.