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Paramedic education program retains national accreditation
The Blessing Hospital/John Wood Community College Paramedic program has retained national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoA EMSP).
Illini nurse saves a life and has a pin - and grateful patient - to prove it
Ashley Holland is the first Illini nurse to receive a Blessing Health System “Stroke Recognition Pin” for her role in saving the life of 78-year-old Linda Smith of Pittsfield.
Publications
Select a link to view an interactive copy of the Personal Blessing, Blessing Health System Annual Report, or Community Benefit Report.Blessing Hospital Patient GuideClick here to view our Blessing Hospital Patient Guide online.Community Benefit…
Pharmacy Residency Program
Residency Information
Duration/type: 12 months
Number of Positions: 2
Estimated Stipend: $43,000
Interview Required: Yes
Residency Special Features
The Pharmacy Residency Program is an ASHP accredited program at Blessing…
Doctor’s care influences patient’s future
For the past 17 years Isabella “Bella” Peterson has been under the care of Blessing Health plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Arshad Muzaffar, as he and his team repaired her cleft lip and alveolus. An alveolus is a gap in the gum line.
Support Groups
We encourage you to contact support group organizers in advance if you have questions.Addiction/Substance AbuseAddicts VictoriousMeets each Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at Horizons in Quincy (224 S. 8th). The Women's Group meets each Thursday from 4-5…
Area healthcare providers prepare for the next heart attack
When the next heart attack strikes, caregivers of Blessing Hospital, McDonough District Hospital and LifeGuard ambulance in Macomb, and Air Evac stand ready. The teams recently drilled their response for a heart attack.
Endocrinologist, psychiatrist and emergency physician join Blessing Health
Sandra Dempsey, MD, Roman Fridline, MD, and Bejoy John, MD have joined Blessing Hospital.
Free program for Parkinson’s patients, caregivers
There is presently no cure for the estimated one million people in the United States with Parkinson’s disease. There are, however, treatment options and those will be discussed during a free program hosted by Blessing Health System at two different times on Saturday, November 18.
Prayer, positivity and care team help woman overcome rare cancer
Pam Richard is a self-described “health hippy.” She never thought she who be diagnosed with breast cancer.