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Blessing moves weekend imaging and lab services for outpatients

People with a doctor’s order for an outpatient radiology or lab test at Blessing Health System, and who want to get their care on a weekend, now go to the Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine in Quincy instead of the Diagnostic Center at the Blessing Health Center 927 Broadway. The Diagnostic Center is now open Monday-Friday only.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty (sometimes called a nose job) is a popular cosmetic procedure that can enhance the form or function of your nose. Rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty: What You Should Know Your nose is one of your most…

Blessing offers testing and treatment for rare condition

While the disease is rare, Blessing Health surgeon Dr. Fernando Bonanni says for people who suffer with achalasia, how often it occurs does not matter.

Blessing Health System selected to participate in national Rural Home Hospital project

Ariadne Labs, a joint center for health system innovation created by Harvard T. J. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts, has selected Blessing Health System to participate in the Rural Home Hospital project, a three year research study that will help to build, launch and evaluate a nationwide home-based healthcare program to serve rural residents across the country.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

We know you are anxious to get on with your active life. Still, it takes time and effort to regain strength and mobility after orthopedic surgery. You can ensure a successful recovery by following your doctor’s specific rehabilitation plans for you.…

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.

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.

Orthopedic Trauma

Whether you have a broken bone due to an injury or fall, or multiple fractures as the result of a life-threatening event like a car accident, Blessing Hospital is where you want to be for excellent orthopedic trauma care. Orthopedic Trauma …

Brachytherapy

If you have recently learned that you have cancer, you will have many questions about treatment. At Blessing, our cancer specialists provide expert treatment with a type of internal radiation therapy known as brachytherapy. Brachytherapy …

Barry Werries: Always on top of his game