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Warm baths get mom of two through her pain
Medical science does so much, but it can’t do everything.
Ask Diana Sullivan. She is fighting her cervical cancer with the all the tools you’d expect – radiation, chemotherapy and pain medication – with the help of her care team at the James E. Cary Cancer Center in Hannibal, MO.
Blessing Board of Trustees announces management changes
Brian T. Canfield has stepped down as CEO of Blessing Health System
Nurse practitioners helping to meet a growing need in primary care
Maria Baker faced a challenge becoming more common these days nationwide. She lost her primary care doctor when he ended his practice unexpectedly.
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.
Long-time Blessing Hospital leader retires
Tim Moore has a head for numbers and a heart for people. That combination contributed to a successful career at Blessing Hospital. Tim, vice president of finance and chief accounting officer, will retire on February 3, after 34 years of service, including 15 years in the position from which he will retire.
Chief Medical Officer receives angel status
Dr. Chris Solaro, Chief Medical Officer, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employee Michelle Zech, Administration. Brian Canfield, President-CEO, presented the Who’s Your Angel award.
Blessing Resource Center opens June 9
Blessing Health System makes managing your health easier through its new Blessing Resource Center. The Blessing Resource Center will provide a personalized, concierge-like service targeted to help consumers navigate their health in one place or with one phone call.
Local Healthcare Affiliation Will Contribute To Improved Patient Access
Blessing Health System and another area healthcare provider have entered into an affiliation agreement to improve access to care for area patients.
Blessing cardiologist brings new care option to patients
People at risk for a stroke because of a blocked carotid artery have a new option for their care at the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center, thanks to Jeffrey Cook, MD, cardiologist, Blessing Physician Services.
Blessing Health neurologist retires
Walid Hafez, MD, neurologist, Blessing Health, retires on December 14, completing 45 years of service to Tri-State residents, including the last 14 years as a Blessing Health provider.