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Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic foot ulcers are a leading cause of foot amputation. While that is a scary thought, it is important to note that effective treatments for foot ulcers are available. The key to successful treatment is seeking care early, before there is too…

Facing a mother’s worst fear with a strong will and great team

National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month: Gianna Capaccioli’s parents were surprised by one person who came to their hospital room in the hours after their daughter’s birth - Arshad R. Muzaffar, MD, FACS, FAAP, Blessing Health’s board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

Blessing participates in new cancer treatment trial

The Blessing Cancer Center has been selected as one of 51 study locations worldwide participating in a new metastatic breast cancer clinical trial. Metastatic cancer has traveled to other parts of the body from its site of origination. It is estimated that 20-30 percent of all breast cancer cases will become metastatic. The clinical trial is studying the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of a first-of-its-kind medication, Enobosarm.

CNA TRAINING PROGRAM - NURSING ADMINISTRATION

*This position is for candidates interested in applying to the Blessing CNA Training Program. After successful completion of the CNA program you will transfer to a department to work as a CNA* PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE:…

Respiratory Season

Respiratory season is in full swing, and because some of the viruses swirling around cause similar symptoms, it can leave many parents wondering what to expect, what their child might have or catch and when to visit the pediatrician for testing or…

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) OR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)- 5 NORTH/GEN MED/OBSERVATION DECISION UNIT - GEN MED/HOSPITALIST/ODU

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE FOR RN: $30.78 + $4.50 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE FOR LPN: $19.02 + $2.25 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE JOB SUMMARY General Med/ODU Unit is made up of 50% Med Surg and 50%…

HIM Partnership Council Making True Human Connections

A partnership council volunteer day has turned into an ongoing commitment to the community for members of the Health Information Management (HIM) team.

New procedure helps woman catch her breath and change her life

A minimally invasive lung procedure performed at Blessing Hospital, called BLVR, has given a 70-year-old grandmother her life back.