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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Are you eligible for screening?

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Many people are unaware they have lung cancer until it has reached an advanced stage, making it more difficult to treat and reducing the survival rate.

Blessing hosts interviews for psychiatric technicians on 3/6, 9 am-Noon

Bobbi Calkins wanted to help people but did not feel she was reaching her goal working in the field of corrections. So, she set her sights on working in behavioral health care at Blessing Hospital.

Latest lung cancer detecting technology available at Blessing Hospital

Blessing now offers the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system. Blessing is the only hospital in the region offering this technology, made by the same company that developed the renowned da Vinci robotic surgery system.

It wasn’t age, but a “starving heart” that robbed this man’s energy

Bill Aschemann knew he had an irregular heart beat for a year. In 2023, when his condition reached a point where further testing was required, it was scheduled for a Monday. The Friday before the test, Bill spent time working in the yard. That changed his plans.

Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology welcomes new physician, appoints new Medical Director

Robert C. Johnson, MD, radiation oncologist, has joined the Blessing Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department. Dr. Johnson is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. He attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine where he also completed his radiation oncology residency after an internship.

Blessing Health Hannibal breast biopsy technology earns national accreditation

Blessing Health Hannibal has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in stereotactic breast biopsy as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR), earning the organization’s gold seal of accreditation.

Donor specialist’s empathy and networking skills lead to Excellence award

A 78-year-old woman is enjoying her weekly bingo games much more these days thanks to the work of Pam Frericks, donor services specialist, Blessing Foundation. Pam received the Blessing Health ICARE Excellence award based on a nomination submitted by her department administrative director, Ann Awerkamp Dickson. The award was presented during a surprise presentation on October 23, 2024.

Blessing Hospice earns advanced status in national veterans’ care program

Blessing radiology education instructor earns advanced degree

Crystal Neff, R.T., (R) (CT), clinical instructor, Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, has earned her Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree from William Woods University.

New CT tech able to ease fears of patient who had not been out of his home for years

Kaleigh Roberts, CT technologist, joined Blessing Hospital in May 2024. Nine months later, February 3, 2025, she earned an ICARE Award for Compassion.