Hospice nurse earns DAISY Award
April Grattan, RN, Blessing Hospice, became the 60th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 25, 2021.
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Three generations of a family find a second home at Blessing
When Deb Landacre, RN, got a job in maternity at Blessing in 1980, she had a plan. “I was only going to work for three months. I wanted a little Christmas money,” she said.
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Quincy Hospitality House volunteers launch capital campaign to build new facility
The Quincy Hospitality House Board of Directors has launched a $2 million fundraising campaign to replace its 70-year-old, two-story structure at 1129 Oak Street with a modern, more customer-friendly facility.
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Hospice social worker earns recognition
Trista Neisen, social worker, Blessing Hospice, became the hospital’s 31st Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on May 25.
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Manager of nurse education receives annual DAISY leader award
Kendra Meany, BSN, RN-BC, manager, Nursing Professional Development, Blessing Hospital, received the 2021 DAISY Transformational Leader award during a ceremony on May 6, part of the National Nurses Week celebration at Blessing.
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Family drew Katie Couch to Illini, family keeps her at Illini
Katie Couch, RN, VA-BC, says she did not find a career in nursing. It found her. “When I was a child in Beardstown, probably around 6 or 7 years old, I was a nurse for Halloween,” she said. “I guess the profession chose me.”
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Emergency Center nurse earns DAISY Award
Kelli Terwelp, RN, Emergency Center, became the 59th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 4, 2021.
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Shelly Marshall, RN, learned her approach to nursing as a young girl. “I grew up in a small community in Hancock County. You treated others with respect and courtesy,” she said.
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Shared sacrifice defines pandemic for Blessing nurses
COVID-19 forced Morgan Colston, RN, to move out of her family’s home. “My mom provides in-home daycare. I moved out to prevent exposure,” said the Blessing Physician Services nurse. “It was a big change. My parents are still adjusting.”
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Blessing pharmacy tech earns advanced certification
Kathy Boll, certified pharmacy technician, Be Well At Work Employer Clinic, Blessing Health System, has earned Advanced Certified status (CPhT-Adv) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. She is a 27-year member of the health system.
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