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What should a prostate cancer screening include and when should screening begin?
Some providers do a blood test called a Prostate Specific Antigen test only (PSA). If a man’s PSA level trends up over time, it could be an indication of prostate cancer. Other providers order a PSA test and conduct a digital rectal exam (DRE). Blessing Health board-certified urologist William Severino, feels both tests deliver the most complete picture.
Grilled Turkey London Broil
A mellow marinade is spiced up with lively fresh ginger in this easy London broil. Use this flavorful marinade before grilling beef, chicken or pork too.
Celebrating Small: The Latest in Heart Care at Blessing
John Hammock, MD, FACC, FHRS, cardiac electrophysiologist, Blessing Physician Services, cannot believe the size of the Micra pacemaker. Officially, it is one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker, comparable to a large multi-vitamin.
Striking a blow against heart failure
New technology in use at Blessing will improve the quality of life of heart failure patients. The tiny device is called CardioMEMS. It is placed directly into the pulmonary artery during a non-surgical procedure and records the pressure inside the lungs.
“It measures the vibrations from blood flow within the lungs without the use of any batteries or other power supply,” explained Dr. Krause.
Blessing expresses opposition to surgery center plan at public hearing
Blessing Health System leaders detailed the organization’s opposition to a Quincy Medical Group plan at a public hearing held in Quincy on Thursday, January 24, by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Community comes together for cancer patients
One woman’s idea - and the power of the internet - is bringing smiles and a few tears to the faces of Illini Community Hospital cancer patients.
Services
Pediatric specialists at Blessing provide a range of healthcare services, including newborn care and immunizations, for newborns, children and teens.Whether your child needs care for a sudden illness or chronic condition or simply needs a checkup,…
MyChart
MyChartYour MyChart patient portal offers a seamless combination of information about your medical care and records all in one place, so it is easily accessible by you. We encourage you to sign up for the patient portal!Click here to learn more…
Who's Your Angel Award - Blessing Cardiovascular Unit
Pictured (top row, l-r): Connor Wolf, Morgan Schone, Sarah Buck, (bottom row) Sarah Mittelberg, Sarah Redington, Terry Gumm
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Blessing Cardiovascular RNs
“I was treated for a heart attack and subsequent AFib at Blessing…
Who's Your Angel Award - Lauren
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Lauren
"Lauren deserves this award because she is literally an angel on earth. Lauren is not just a nurse that goes above and beyond with her care and compassion but you can tell she is an amazing wife and mother…