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Maureen Kahn

Blessing Hospital earns Magnet recognition, nation’s top honor for nursing excellence

July 30, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — Blessing Hospital has achieved Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest national honor awarded for nursing excellence. Of the more than 6,300 hospitals in the country, only 591 (9.4%) achieve Magnet recognition. The announcement of Blessing’s achievement was made Monday, July 25. Research demonstrates Magnet recognition provides specific benefits to […]

Filed Under: Business, Noteworthy Tagged With: American Nurses Credentialing Center, Blessing Hospital, Maureen Kahn, national Magnet honor, Tim Tranor

MRN This Week: Maureen Kahn, Blessing Health System

June 2, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

The Blessing CEO discusses opposing Quincy Medical Group’s expansion at Quincy Town Center, gives an update on Blessing facilities and talks about how COVID has changed the way the healthcare provider works.

Filed Under: Muddy River TV+, Noteworthy, Top Stories Tagged With: Blessing Health System, Maureen Kahn

DAILY MUDDY: Ulmus update and the Blessing appeal

June 2, 2022 — by Ashley Conrad, Daily Muddy Host

Ashley Conrad talks to Jen Wiemelt of the Ulmus Academy about starting a new school from scratch and Blessing CEO Maureen Kahn explains why Blessing Health System continues to oppose Quincy Medical Group’s new hospital proposal.

Filed Under: Muddy River TV+, Muddy River Vibe Tagged With: Blessing Health System, Jen Wiemelt, Maureen Kahn, Ulmus Academy

Blessing Hospital appeals approval of state board permit of Quincy Medical Group small format hospital

June 1, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — Blessing Health System is asking for review of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s recent decision to approve the Quincy Medical Group small format hospital.  In a Wednesday morning press release, Blessing officials say they filed the appeal of the certificate of need permit in Sangamon County Court on Tuesday, May […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Top Stories Tagged With: Blessing Health System, Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board, Maureen Kahn, Quincy Medical Group

‘There’s no wiggle room’: Blessing employees must start vaccination process by Dec. 6

November 11, 2021 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Maureen Kahn, president and CEO of Blessing Health Systems, doesn’t want any of her employees to leave. A recent federal mandate regarding COVID-19 vaccines likely will make that difficult to avoid now. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released last week specific health care and business rules to be implemented nationwide. Blessing […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Top Stories Tagged With: Blessing Health System, COVID-19 mandates, Maureen Kahn

Independent watchdog organization gives Blessing Hospital ‘A’ grade for patient safety

November 11, 2021 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — Blessing Hospital patients receive care rated among the safest in the nation. For the third straight survey period, an independent national watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group, founded by 2,000 large employers and other purchasers of healthcare, assigns a letter grade of A […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy Tagged With: Blessing Hospital, Dr. Mary Frances Barthel, Leapfrog Group, Maureen Kahn

Muddy River News This Week: Maureen Kahn

October 3, 2021 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Maureen Kahn, president/CEO of Blessing Health System, talks about health care and events that recently transpired regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations and the health care provider’s policies. Harvey’s Furniture sponsors Muddy River News This Week.

Filed Under: Business, Noteworthy, Top Stories Tagged With: Blessing Health System, Maureen Kahn

Review board rejects Quincy Medical Group proposal for $61.1 million hospital

May 26, 2021 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group’s proposed $61.1 million hospital was rejected 4-2 Wednesday by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.  A press release from Quincy Medical Group noted that the Intent to Deny that was issued by the HFSRB is “not uncommon” for proposed projects. QMG is allowed to submit additional information for […]

Filed Under: Business, Quincy, Top Stories Tagged With: Blessing Hospital, Carol Brockmiller, Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board, Maureen Kahn, Quincy Medical Group, Quincy Town Center

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Ulmus Academy has a home

by Ron Kinscherf, Muddy River News Correspondent

New school will begin teaching students at the former Adams Elementary on September 6 QUINCY — The leadership of the Ulmus Academy has signed a three-year lease to open at a site where thousands of children spent their formative years in elementary school. The Academy agreed to a three-year … ...Read Full Article about Ulmus Academy has a home

County Board…in open session…votes to give Circuit Clerk a raise; Board to undergo more Open Meetings Act training

by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

QUINCY — The Adams County Board narrowly voted to give the Circuit Clerk a more than $6,000 raise on a split vote. The discussion on the vote centered around giving the raise during middle of Circuit Clerk Lori Geschwandner's term. By statute, most raises for officeholders are allowed to be … ...Read Full Article about County Board…in open session…votes to give Circuit Clerk a raise; Board to undergo more Open Meetings Act training

Minnesota man pleads not guilty to four sexual assault felonies with children under age 13

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — A gymnastics coach from West Virginia pled not guilty Tuesday morning to four charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 in Adams County. Leonard Johnson, 63, of Rochester, Minn., was arraigned in Adams County Circuit Court by Judge Amy Lannerd. He … ...Read Full Article about Minnesota man pleads not guilty to four sexual assault felonies with children under age 13

City to spend $4.43 million to elevate, repair barge dock wall; Mayor ‘doesn’t understand rationale’ for Park District’s intention to close the marina in 2024

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted Monday night to accept the low bid of $4.43 million from County Contractors of Quincy to elevate and repair the city’s barge dock wall and grade the land adjacent to the dock. The barge dock, located on the Mississippi River at Mile 326 in Lock & Dam … ...Read Full Article about City to spend $4.43 million to elevate, repair barge dock wall; Mayor ‘doesn’t understand rationale’ for Park District’s intention to close the marina in 2024

Rather than risk losing airline service, City Council opts for single-engine aircraft from Southern Airways Express

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup didn’t want to see the city lose having twin-engine airplanes provide service to Quincy Regional Airport. However, he thought it was better than the alternative. “If we reject both (airline proposals) and go out for more bids, it's a slim likelihood that you're … ...Read Full Article about Rather than risk losing airline service, City Council opts for single-engine aircraft from Southern Airways Express

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