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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.
Types and Causes of Strokes
Types of Strokes
There are several types of strokes:
Ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke.
Hemorrhagic stroke, which happens when an artery in the brain leaks…
Nurse practitioner providing specialized care to premature babies at Blessing Hospital
One in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Prematurity can cause problems for babies throughout their lives. Until recently, most premature babies born at Blessing Hospital were transferred to a neonatal unit in Springfield, Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. That is changing now that Lacy Nichols, APRN, NNP, is on the job as Blessing Health’s neonatal nurse practitioner.
Nurse practitioners helping to meet a growing need in primary care
Maria Baker faced a challenge becoming more common these days nationwide. She lost her primary care doctor when he ended his practice unexpectedly.
Air Evac Membership
An Air Evac membership offers you the security of knowing you or your loved one, in a life- or limb-threatening emergency, will have quality on-the-scene medical care, the quickest means to the hospital, and transfer from hospital to hospital when…
Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Pam Friye
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Pam Friye
“Dr. Friye is an amazing physician. She made me feel so valued, heard and cared for as a patient, even with all the craziness of COVID-19. She was extremely patient, kind and knowledgeable throughout the entire…
Benefit for new mothers raises $4,000
People attending the inaugural Birth Trauma Awareness Dinner on July 22 to benefit local women raised $4,000.