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Sisters provide round-the-clock care for family and earn DAISY awards for their efforts

Kelli Ryals and Kayla Hudson, Women and Children unit, became the first sisters to earn DAISY awards at Blessing Hospital.

Bariatric Institute Questions

We understand that weight loss surgery is complex. We want to make sure that we provide you with informed decisions about your weight loss options. Bariatric Institute Questions Frequently Asked…

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) INTERNAL CONTRACT - MEDICAL SURGICAL SERVICES - CENTRALIZED STAFFING

*This position is not benefit eligible. The position commitment is a 13-week work assignment to be scheduled by the Nurse leader and require a minimum of 36 hours per week for the duration of the assignment.* JOB SUMMARY This position is…

Teamwork provides young patient and family the care they need

It is rare for a youngster to be a patient in Blessing Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). But when 3-year-old Kenadi Woodson and her family needed a higher level of care than expected, three Blessing nursing units teamed up to deliver it.

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.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

What is the HPV vaccine? The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps prevent HPV infections and those types of cancers. HPV can cause cervical, oropharynx, anal and other types of cancers. HPV Facts 43 million HPV infections occur…

Blessing Health System launches major electronic health record upgrade

Blessing Health System has launched an 18-month project to bring a new electronic health record (EHR) to its patients and providers.

PSYCHIATRIC TECH - BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $15.92 JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for supporting the provision of patient care through hands-on delivery of care, communication, teamwork, and role modeling. This position requires providing services…

Statement from Blessing Hospital on the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Vote

Maureen Kahn, CEO of Blessing Hospital, is issuing the following statement on the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s decision on the Certification of Need (CON) application from Quincy Medical Group.

Support The Breast Center

Support The Breast Center  We want to educate women about breast health and make sure no woman skips a mammogram because of finances. When you purchase our breast cancer awareness merchandise or…