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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…

Medical Institutions Wanting To Export Images

Medical Institutions wanting to Export Images to PACS or Burn images to a CD: We recommend you contact your IT specialist (or PACS Administrator) for assistance. Option 1 (Downloading Dicom Files) Once the image is launched, you will…

Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Mary Kussman

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Mary Kussman Dr. Mary Kussman provided wonderful care to me when I needed it the most. After giving birth to my first child, I got a spinal headache, which made it very difficult to care for my baby. Dr. Kussman…

CRNAs: Providing exceptional care to Blessing patients

January 22-28, 2023, is National Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Week. CRNAs are registered nurses who have received additional education and national certification in anesthesia care.  CRNAs are part of the care team helping to provide pain control for Blessing Health patients, including surgical patients.

ER Tech earns Honey Bee award

Nicole Deverger, ER Tech, earned Blessing Hospital’s 57th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on June 26, 2023. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Blessing Health Hannibal Sleep Disorders Center earns accreditation

The Blessing Health Hannibal Sleep Disorders Center recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Blessing Health System President honored

Maureen A. Kahn, RN, MHA, MSN, president/chief executive officer, Blessing Health System, has received two honors.

Community Cancer Crush raffles off cash and cars to benefit patients

In addition to the very best treatment, cancer patients need support and hope. Support and hope are what the annual Community Cancer Crush benefit is all about. New to the 2017 Community Cancer Crush is the “Raffle of Hope” featuring a grand prize of $50,000; second prize of a 2017 Buick Cascada convertible and third and fourth prizes of $5,000 and $1,000 respectively.

Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology welcomes new physician, appoints new Medical Director

Robert C. Johnson, MD, radiation oncologist, has joined the Blessing Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department. Dr. Johnson is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. He attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine where he also completed his radiation oncology residency after an internship.

Blessing Hospital asks state for OK to expand Moorman Pavilion

Blessing Hospital has filed a Certificate of Need (CON) with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board seeking permission to add three floors to Moorman Pavilion.