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Our Multidisciplinary Team Approach

Our Multidisciplinary Team Approach The National Institutes of Health recommends that “patients who are candidates for bariatric surgical procedures should be selected carefully after evaluation by a…

Treating a Sleep Disorder

Obstructive sleep apnea affects 22 million Americans. When left untreated, OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart attack, and even death. The Blessing Sleep Center provides comprehensive testing to…

Vascular RN Wins Who's Your Angel Award

Stormy Leazer, RN-Vascular Access Team, Radiology Vascular Access, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employee Melissa Dewitt, Unit Secretary, Gen Med/Hospitalist/ODU. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on April 29.

Mammographer Wins Who's Your Angel Award

Cathy Hummert, Mammographer, Breast Center Radiology Technologist, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employee Carol Hulett, EVS Tech, Environmental Services. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on May 1.  

Keeping this story alive can save others

After years of sophisticated medical care, including surgeries at a children’s hospital associated with Stanford University in southern California, Madilynn’s doctor came to the decision that she needed a heart-lung transplant to live. For a number of reasons, she was not a candidate.

Population Health Services

Current Health Solutions’ wellness services can help members manage individual health challenges and maximize your long-term health. What Is Current Health Solutions? Current Health Solutions, a third-party administrator, accurately processes…

Donate Life - Jessica's Story

Donate Life - Jessica Colon's Story     "His story is the reason I say 'yes' to organ donation." Recently, my grandmother posted on Facebook. Now, this may seem insignificant simply because my grandmother posts on Facebook all the…

Brain and Spine Tumors

Hearing that you have a brain or spine tumor can be very stressful for you and your family. Many tumors of the central nervous system (CNS), your brain and spine, are not cancerous and can be treated with surgery or radiation therapies. Brain and…

One nurse’s journey to the bedside: “I wish I would have done it earlier”

Bev Armstrong’s path to a nursing career began late in life, with the arrival of her granddaughter. Born in Keokuk, Iowa, with a hematoma, the baby was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit in Iowa City.

Care Coordination staffer earns Honey Bee award

Amy Land, social services case worker, Care Coordination, Blessing Hospital/Blessing Health Hannibal, earned the 70th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on July 24. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.