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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.

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.

Psychiatrist, neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon join Blessing Health

The following doctors have joined Blessing Health:

New treatment available locally for depression

As many as 40% of people with depression can find no relief for their condition.

Blessing Health System leader publishes book chapter

Dr. Rafferty’s contribution to the book covers trends in medical tourism and associated developments.

Illini Community Hospital earns statewide recognition for telehealth leadership

Illini Community Hospital received the Award for Excellence in Telehealth Leadership from the Partnership for a Connected Illinois. The award was presented to Illini and three other healthcare providers from across the state at a luncheon in Chicago on November 18.

Blessing Nurse Earns DAISY Award

Beth Zanger, RN, Blessing Hospital, became the 27th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Cancer specialist joins Illini Community Hospital medical staff

Board certified medical oncologist Osvaldo Wesly, MD, will begin treating cancer patients at Illini Community Hospital on August 1, providing care with Sherrie White, APRN-AGNP, nurse practitioner.

Veteran nurse receives DAISY Award

Garry Ranabargar, RN, Observation Decision Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 43rd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on September 23.

Gynecologic Surgery

The gynecologic surgery team at Blessing uses minimally-invasive techniques including robot-assisted surgery to perform hysterectomies and other procedures. Gynecologic Surgery Undergoing a surgical…