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New nurse earns DAISY Award

A new nurse, with seven-months on the job, became Blessing Hospital’s 104th DAISY Award winner during a ceremony on January 29, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care.

Efforts of Risk Management staffer recognized with Honey Bee award

Justin McDermott, risk management and patient relations specialist, received the 76th Honey Bee award during a presentation on January 30. The Blessing Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Man learns – and feels – how much knee replacement has improved

Daniel Wert has had both knees replaced. While the procedures took place several years apart, the difference in his experiences is best described as night and day.

Endocrinologist, psychiatrist and emergency physician join Blessing Health

Sandra Dempsey, MD, Roman Fridline, MD, and Bejoy John, MD have joined Blessing Hospital.

Surgeon and internal medicine specialist join Blessing Health

Dr. Lawrence Volz and Dr. John Leiner have joined Blessing Health

Blessing Hospital to use state grant for new programs to improve at-risk pregnancy outcomes

Blessing Hospital is among 12 organizations in Illinois that has received a portion of $4.5 million in grants, through the state’s Birth Equity Initiative, to decrease pregnancy-related complications and deaths. Blessing received a $400,000 grant.

One Day Surgery nurse delivers for cancer patient

Abby Safar, RN, Surgical Services/Post Anesthesia Care Unit, made it her mission for her patient to receive the care he came for – no matter what it took. That passion and determination made her the latest ICARE award recipient, for Compassion, on January 30, 2025.