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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.

Sharing sunshine from behind a sewing machine

After certain types of breast cancer surgery, fluid builds up in a woman’s chest and needs to be drained over a period of 7-14 days. Typically, the bulb-like collection containers for the fluid are pinned to the woman’s gown or blouse. Some women find that process unsightly and difficult to manage because of the weight of the container.

Hand Surgery

Our dedicated Blessing team can help you evaluate your options for hand surgery to improve the conditions that impair the function of your wrist and fingers. Hand Surgery If your hand or wrist is…

Donate Life

  Blessing Health System is proud to support organ and tissue donation through the Gift of Hope and Donate Life programs. The Blessing Hospital Life Team is comprised of staff members who specialize in issues related to organ and…

Be Well at Work Program

Blessing’s Be Well at Work program is designed for today’s busy workplace. Our custom health and wellness services make it easy for employees to prioritize their health while supporting employers in managing healthcare expenses. Be Well at Work…

Support Teresa Adams House

Volunteering Volunteer hosts and hostesses are on duty from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm seven days a week. Duties of the volunteer include guest registration and check-out, reservations, and informing guests about local resources. Over 135 volunteers give…

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding can offer your baby a wealth of benefits. But it can also be challenging. Whatever your breastfeeding goals are, we want to help you reach them. For women who choose to breastfeed, Blessing’s full-time lactation consultant offers group…

Blessing Health installs public medication disposal containers

Residents of the Quincy and Pittsfield areas now have more options in which to safely and properly dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications.

New treatment available locally for depression

As many as 40% of people with depression can find no relief for their condition.

Blessing Health Palmyra

ONSITE SERVICES AVAILABLEWhen selecting a healthcare provider for you and your family, you want a team you can trust through every stage of life.  For routine medical care and prompt treatment of minor emergencies, trust your family’s health to…