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Blessing Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care
For stroke patients, receiving proper care as quickly as possible can be the difference between life and death, or life with a permanent disability. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has confirmed Blessing Hospital delivers stroke care that meets or exceeds national standards by awarding it with Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS recognition for 2022.
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.
Maternity nurse receives DAISY Award
Macy Waterkotte, RN, Blessed Beginnings/Obstetrics, became the 50th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 27, 2020.
It was the smartest thing I ever said
John Craig has been hospitalized twice in his life; once when he was born and once when he almost died.
Medicare Advantage Plans at Blessing Health
What changes are coming to Medicare Advantage plans at Blessing?Effective January 1, 2025, Blessing Health clinics and doctors will be in network with the following Medicare plans:Traditional MedicareBlue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Medicare…
Blessing Health System earns national recognition for workplace wellness
The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) has recognized Blessing Health System’s workplace wellness programming with a Well Workplace bronze award.
Discharge planner earns Honey Bee award
Amy Rainbolt, inpatient discharge planner, Inpatient Care Coordination, received Blessing Hospital’s 42nd Honey Bee award during a presentation on April 11, 2022.
Blessing Health welcomes new psychiatrist to region
Christopher Trammell, MD, has joined Blessing Health’s Outpatient Behavioral Health team.
Why Choose Blessing?
We know you have many choices when it comes to healthcare. Blessing is a regional health system known for the exceptional, quality care we offer our patients. We lead the region in many ways, not just in our services and offerings, but also in our…
Blessing Hospice helps unites couple one last time
Loving and caring. That’s how people who knew her describe Shirley McLaughlin. “She put everyone else before herself,” said one of Shirley’s four daughters, Kelly Sylvester.