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Through helping others, woman replaces grief with joy and anger with peace

Three years ago, a tidal wave of nearly unbearable grief and anger flooded Victoria Marten Haxel’s world.

Major move leads to big decision

A move of nearly 1,200 miles requires a lot of effort. And the work doesn’t end when you reach the new destination.

Man’s frustration ends with a smile, and two medical appointments

Any kind of medical problem can complicate life, mental health issues in particular.

Women and Children unit RN earns DAISY award

Brogan McCutchan, RN, Women and Children unit, became the 77th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on October 25, 2022.

Donation is music to the ears of Blessing patients

Music can have a positive influence on the body, mind and spirit. A gift from a Quincy couple will enhance that effect for inpatients on Blessing Hospital’s three behavioral health units.

How Debbie Schulte found the way back to her family

Jayne Pieper cries when she tells this story. Her tears have purpose. Jayne and her mother want everyone to know how Blessing Health board certified neurosurgeon John Olson changed their lives.

How a very smart person helped a friend find the road to recovery

No one should go through a medical crisis alone. But that is just what one local resident faced after a devasting injury.

Clinical therapist earns Honey Bee award

Mary Ripper, outpatient clinical therapist, Integrated Care, became Blessing Hospital’s 49th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on November 2. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Woman uses creativity to express gratitude after terrifying experience

Anne Stupavsky uses words including “positive”, “nice”, “honest” and “candid” to describe herself.

How a family made mom’s wish come true

The opening sentence of the obituary shared the facts, “Iris Audry Newman Schoonover, 96, of Liberty, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side October 15, 2022.”