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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Dogwood baby 2021 is honored
Na’liyah Reed, newborn daughter of Stefanie Allen and Natas Reed, Quincy, IL, is the 2021 Dogwood Festival baby. She earned the honor by being the first baby born at Blessing Hospital after the start of the 2021 Dogwood Festival.
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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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Two in a row: Blessing Hospital earns top patient safety grade in national report
Blessing Hospital was awarded an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group in its spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grade report.
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Blessing radiology education instructor earns advanced certification
Crystal Neff, MHA, R.T., (R) (CT) (MR) (ARRT), clinical instructor, Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, has earned advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
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Blessing Hospital Recognized for Higher Quality in Maternity Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
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OT earns recognition
Denise Sangoi, occupational therapist, Rehabilitation Services, became the hospital’s 30th Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on April 26.
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Man finds life-changing pain relief by accident
Most people have experienced the agonizing pain of leg cramps, the sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle. Charles Mast knows the feeling too well.
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