First baby of 2024 at Blessing Hospital
Dutton Ray Eugene Black was the first baby born in 2024 at Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity center. He is the first child of Brian and Brenlee Black of Pleasant Hill, Illinois.
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It wasn’t age, but a “starving heart” that robbed this man’s energy
Bill Aschemann knew he had an irregular heart beat for a year. In 2023, when his condition reached a point where further testing was required, it was scheduled for a Monday. The Friday before the test, Bill spent time working in the yard. That changed his plans.
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Woman finds relief after years of pain
Linda Lamb was missing something in her life. Sandals.
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Local agencies working on a plan to improve healthcare to homeless
Blessing Health has been awarded a $74,459 planning grant on behalf of itself and 10 community agencies to develop a medical respite care program that could be implemented in Quincy if long-term funding, a location for a facility and staffing can be identified.
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Women & Children nurse earns DAISY award
Alison Desotel, RN, Women and Children unit, became the 91st Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on December 13, 2023, for her extraordinary nursing care
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Halloween trip turns into nightmare for this husband and father
Josh Crabtree remembers he coughed one time as he drove with his wife and two children on a recent overnight Halloween trip to St. Louis. The 39-year-old believes the cough unleashed a bizarre chain of medical events.
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Long time Blessing Hospital department leader retires
Jill Stegeman, laboratory manager, Blessing Hospital, retires December 15 after 43 years of service.
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Blessing Health neurologist retires
Walid Hafez, MD, neurologist, Blessing Health, retires on December 14, completing 45 years of service to Tri-State residents, including the last 14 years as a Blessing Health provider.
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Blessing Hospital department earns national recognition
Blessing Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) was among 39 nursing homes in Illinois that recently received the highest possible rating in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Nursing Homes 2024.
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CNA program grad earns Honey Bee award
Dreston Brunk, CNA program graduate, earned Blessing Hospital’s 63rd Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on November 30, 2023. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
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