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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.

Blessing Health Hannibal

Established in 1957, Blessing Health Hannibal (formerly known as Hannibal Clinic) has been serving the communities of northeast Missouri for over 60 years.  This multi-specialty group includes several outreach clinics to bring care closer to…

Flu Shots

Flu Shots The flu kills thousands of people every year. The young, old and those with chronic conditions – conditions like kidney disease, diabetes and cancer - have a higher risk of death when they get the flu because their immune systems have a…

Two Blessing Nurses Retire

Dennis Behl, RN, retired on June 16 and Michele Graham, RN, will retire on July 2 from Blessing Hospital.

Chief Operating Officer joins Blessing Health System

Brian Canfield, MHA, MBA, MA, has joined Blessing Health System as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He joins Blessing after nine years as COO at Firsthealth of The Carolinas and Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, North Carolina, where he was responsible for three acute care hospitals totaling 509 beds, a critical access hospital, and a staff of 4,500 employees and 950 volunteers.

Anesthesiologist Earns Who's Your Angel Award

Quincy Anesthesia Associate’s Joseph Leonardi, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Vicki McCarty and her daughter Erica Carmean. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on December 18.

Mohs Surgery

Mohs Surgery What is Mohs Surgery? Mohs micrographic surgery is specialized skin cancer surgery for the removal of certain types of skin cancers primarily on the face, head, neck or other…

Respiratory Therapist earns Honey Bee award

Laura Sethaler, registered respiratory therapist, received Blessing Hospital’s 38th Honey Bee award during a presentation on December 28, 2021.The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the service provided by support staff.

Diabetes Foot Care

Do you know every crevice and crinkle of your feet? If you have diabetes, you should. Diabetes puts you at risk for certain foot complications that can require severe measures if left untreated. Diabetes Foot Care …

INPATIENT DISCHARGE PLANNER - IP CARE COORDINATION

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $23.55 JOB SUMMARY The Discharge Planner partners with the Unit C3, nursing, Social Worker and providers to ensure a discharge plan is created and keeps the care team, patient and family updated on the discharge…