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Be the One to Help Save a Life

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week is September 7-13. There are an average of 123 suicides each day in this country. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the US and the third leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-olds.

Taking safety to heart in the Blessing EP Lab

The staff is not missing a beat when it comes to safety in the Electrophysiology Lab (EP) of the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center. Dr. John Hammock and his team recently performed their first cardiac ablation with no fluoroscopy.

Behavioral therapist earns Honey Bee award

Shelby Emerick, inpatient intervention therapist, Adolescent Psychiatric Services, earned Blessing Hospital’s 65th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on February 28. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

When a healer needs healing

The Central School District in Adams County, Illinois, holds an annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Each year for the past 10 years, Jenny Hetzler, school nurse, attended the event in case her services were needed by any participating students.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-WEEKENDER - GEN MED/HOSPITALIST/ODU

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $16.24 + ($2.00) SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE. FOR WEEKEND SHIFTS, STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE $21.92 JOB SUMMARY 5 North: Hospitalist General Medicine/Observation Unit is very…

Blessing Educational Support

Shannon Schneider, RN, BSN, Outpatient Care Coordination, has two great loves in her life—her family and education. She has been married to Mike for 15 years. They have three boys, ages 7 to 12 years old. “I hope I am teaching my boys the…

Denman Direct

 Direct To Consumer Medical Equipment Now OpenDenman Direct brings additional alternatives to those needing medical equipment and supplies right here in Quincy by selling direct to the consumer, and does not bill insurance. Denman Direct Retail…

Colorectal Cancer Myths and Facts

  Colorectal Cancer is a preventable cancer. Know your facts, talk to your provider about the right approach to keep you healthy and get screened. Don't let these common misconceptions keep you from protecting your…

Grant will expand use of remote medical technology by Blessing Health System

Based on the growth and public acceptance of telemedicine and patient remote monitoring technologies experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Blessing Health System has secured a federal grant to expand its use of those platforms.

Structural Heart Navigator Program

Doctors, nurses, and care providers want to ensure patients have all of the information about their diagnosis and treatment options. However, the many unfamiliar medical terms and important decisions patients face can cause a great deal of unneeded…