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Donation is music to the ears of Blessing patients
Music can have a positive influence on the body, mind and spirit. A gift from a Quincy couple will enhance that effect for inpatients on Blessing Hospital’s three behavioral health units.
This team “owns” it
There was a time, not long ago, when the Blessing Hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) had one certified nurse.
Brown Drug Company and Blessing Health System Announce Collaboration
Brown Drug Company and Blessing Health System are pleased to announce that together, they will strengthen pharmaceutical services in our communities. The two local companies will continue their combined 250 years of service to the region through a new partnership. Brown Drug Company will continue to serve customers under the Brown Drug Company name in its current location at 1121 Maine Street, which includes home and mail order deliveries.
Daughter Says Blessing Health Hannibal Doctors Saved Her Mother’s Life
Sharon Brocksmith was afraid she was going to lose her 86-year-old mother. That was before two Blessing Health Hannibal doctors and their staffs answered her tearful plea.
Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Boston
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Boston
"We brought our daughter to the Emergency Department for what we thought was a simple allergy to medication. We presented to the department and we're almost immediately triaged back to a room. We were only in…
What should a prostate cancer screening include and when should screening begin?
Some providers do a blood test called a Prostate Specific Antigen test only (PSA). If a man’s PSA level trends up over time, it could be an indication of prostate cancer. Other providers order a PSA test and conduct a digital rectal exam (DRE). Blessing Health board-certified urologist William Severino, feels both tests deliver the most complete picture.
Who's Your Angel Award - Jake
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Jake
A 2 North floor RN, wrote, “I was assigned a combative patient with mental health needs. This patient presented with numerous health issues and was very frustrated and non-compliant. Jake made himself…
Illness increases bring masks back to Blessing
Effective Monday, December 5, all patients and visitors entering any Blessing Health clinic or hospital in the region must wear a mask for the protection of patients, visitors and employees as respiratory illness levels rise.
Two physicians join Illini Rural Health Clinic
Dakota Lammy, MD, and Alborz Javadzadeh, MD, have joined the medical staff of Illini Rural Health Clinic.
Ready or not, here I come! Parents find the care they need in their new hometown when baby arrives early
Moms and dads, imagine this: You’re pregnant with your first bundle of joy when a great job opportunity comes up in the next state, five weeks before your due date.