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How a 150-minute appointment changed a patient’s life
Understanding the proper way to take a prescription medication to get the best result can be challenging at any age. The older a person gets, however, the tougher the challenge can become. Experts say between 75% and 96% of older patients acknowledge that they frequently make mistakes with their medication.
Historic school building in Quincy commemorated
Blessing Health System has commemorated a building on its 11th Street campus that served as the first public school for African American children in Quincy.
Pharmacy Residency Program
Residency Information
Duration/type: 12 months
Number of Positions: 2
Estimated Stipend: $43,000
Interview Required: Yes
Residency Special Features
The Pharmacy Residency Program is an ASHP accredited program at Blessing…
Dr. John Hammock Presented with Who's Your Angel Award
Dr. John Hammock, Physician, Office Cardiology received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Andrew and Nicole Stevenson. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on February 6.
Blessing radiology education instructor earns advanced degree
Crystal Neff, R.T., (R) (CT), clinical instructor, Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, has earned her Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree from William Woods University.
Woman’s three-year struggle leads to discovery of a rare heart condition
Palmyra native Karen Minch jumped at the chance when a staff member from her dentist’s office called to say they had a cancellation and could clean Karen’s teeth a month earlier than expected. The rescheduled appointment may have helped save Karen’s life.
Luck Of The Draw Brings New Equipment to BRCN
The luck of the draw is helping Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences students be better prepared to care for the youngest patients.
A day known for its luck, changes life for the grandmother of nine
Cherie Graupman began suffering with stomach related health problems in 1989. Her condition reached a terrifying point one day in July 2011.
Blessing Health System Leader to Retire
Ann Awerkamp Dickson retires on December 31, 2025, after 43 years with Blessing, the last 22 years as administrative director of the Blessing Foundation.
Women’s Hearts Age Differently (And It Can Hide a Serious Valve Condition)
The size differential of a woman’s heart impacts the ability to detect a potentially serious heart ailment known as paradoxical low flow low gradient (LFLG) severe aortic stenosis.