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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.
Blessing program helps people put the “C” in CNA
The first “class” of employees has completed the Blessing Hospital Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training Course.
BPS Provider Receives "Who's Your Angel?" Recognition
Patient Libbey Southward submitted a nomination form recognizing Dr. Pam Friye, BPS Clinic Physician, OB/GYN, with a Blessing Foundation Who’s Your Angel award.
Blessing brings a hybrid virtual healthcare program to the region
The next generation of virtual healthcare has arrived in the Tri-States. It’s called Blessing OnDemand, available on a smartphone or tablet via an app or a personal computer by web browser.
New heart procedure reduces stroke risk and fear
Talk with Jim Waterkotte for a while and you know he is one of a kind. But not in every way. Jim had taken a blood thinner for 10 years. So do as many as three million people each year in the United States. Jim took the blood thinner to control life-threatening clotting associated with his heart’s abnormal rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation (Afib).
Blessing hosts free prostate cancer screenings in September
As part of its observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is hosting free prostate cancer screenings in five locations across the region. Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed and treated at the Blessing Cancer Center.
Look Good Feel Better Program for Cancer Patients
The Look Good Feel Better program is offered at the Blessing Cancer Center Appearance Center. Group workshops, one-on-one consultations and take home materials for women and men are offered at no cost to patients.
Progress Care Unit nurse receives DAISY Award
Angie Buss RN, Progressive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 45th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on November 25.
Applications being accepted for next session of Blessing Paramedic Program
Applications are now being accepted for Blessing Health’s nationally certified paramedic training program.