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First outpatient RN receives DAISY Award

Ashley Sherwood, RN, Cardiology, became the first registered nurse from a Blessing Health outpatient department to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on February 26, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

Farmer finds an abundant harvest of health at Blessing

By December 2022, Vincent Holtkamp could not stand the pain anymore.

Behavioral therapist earns Honey Bee award

Shelby Emerick, inpatient intervention therapist, Adolescent Psychiatric Services, earned Blessing Hospital’s 65th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on February 28. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Blessing heart imaging service earns national reaccreditation

Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography heart imaging at Blessing Hospital and Blessing Health Hannibal have earned a fourth three-year accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The

Blessing Health team earns national recognition

A specialized Blessing Health team that provides life-changing care to children has earned a prestigious national recognition.

Quarterly food distribution in Pike County on March 16

Illini Community Hospital is hosting the quarterly food distribution for Pike County residents only on Saturday, March 16, starting at 9 am until the food runs out.

Latest Blessing-Rieman College graduates achieve perfect RN test pass rate

The December 2023 nursing graduates of Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences posted a 100 percent passage rate on the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Store manager promoted to director of service line

Amy Ogle, certified respiratory therapist, has been promoted to Director of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Operations for Denman Services, Inc.

Kidney failure motivates man to fight for his life

At 72 years old, Jeff Niekamp is a busy man. Husband of 51 years. Father of four. Grandfather to 15. Part-time college instructor. Hobby farmer with a small orchard and vineyard.

Local dietitian featured in national magazine

Liz Lombardi, MS, RD, LDN, clinical nutrition manager, Aramark/Blessing Health, was selected from among nominations across the country to be featured in the March 2024 issue of Today’s Dietician magazine, in an article entitled “10 RDs who are making a difference.”