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How much pain and suffering are too much?
All of us experience pain and suffering during our lives – some much more than others. This is Jessie Parker’s story of often times unbearable pain and what motivates her to continue living.
Woman gets great news with new knee
Whether it is charging the net on the tennis court to deliver a volley, or digging in the ground around her home to plant flowers, Deb Davis leads an active life. Pain tried to steal that from her.
Blessing Health System leader elected to national board
Carolyn Bailey, director, Risk Management, Blessing Health System, has been elected to the American Society for Health Care Risk Management’s (ASHRM) Advisory Board for the 2023-2025 term. She will be recognized at their annual conference in September.
Blessing Hospital organ and tissue donation efforts earn national recognition
For the second year in a row, Blessing Hospital and its Life Team have been awarded Platinum recognition from the federal Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) and Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network for “saving and healing lives by encouraging their employees and communities to register as organ, eye and tissue donors” through the National Hospital Organ Donation Campaign.
Radiologist Earns "Who's Your Angel?" Recogintion
Dr. Valerie Hunter, Radiologist, Radiology Partners, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient, Diane Nutter. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on October 17.
Free PAP clinics mark National Sleep Awareness Week
Denman Services’ stores in Quincy, Macomb, Pittsfield and Hannibal will host free PAP clinics Tuesday, March 13, through Friday, March 16, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The free PAP checks are being held in conjunction with National Sleep Awareness Week, which is March 11 – 17; and World Sleep Day March 16.
Blessed Beginnings RN Recieved Who's Your Angel Award
Katie Harness, RN, Blessed Beginnings, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Chloe Reich.
Mammograms: What to Expect
Your first mammogram can be intimidating. At Blessing, we want to make it simple for you and answer as many questions ahead of time as possible.Mammography Screening RecommendationsFor those at a normal risk level, a baseline mammogram is…
CNA earns Honey Bee award
Delaney Carroll, certified nurse assistant, Progressive Care Unit, earned Blessing Hospital’s 59th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on September 13, 2023.
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.