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Area cancer survivors invited to special event on 9/28
All cancer survivors and a guest are invited to indulge and engage at “Evolve”, a free event designed especially for them and hosted by the Blessing Cancer Center team.
Local Healthcare Affiliation Will Contribute To Improved Patient Access
Blessing Health System and another area healthcare provider have entered into an affiliation agreement to improve access to care for area patients.
Blessing hosts open house at new ambulatory surgery center
The public is invited to see the new Blessing Health System Ambulatory Surgery Center on the campus of Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, August 18, between 4 and 6 pm, beginning with a ribbon cutting followed by tours of the facility. Parking is available in a lot in front of the new building at 12th and Spring Streets in Quincy. Those attending will need to wear masks.
High-power MRI at Blessing receives national accreditation
Blessing Hospital Diagnostic and Imaging has earned a three-year term of accreditation in 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) after a review by the American College of Radiology (ACR), earning the organization’s gold seal of accreditation representing the highest level of image quality and patient safety.
CNA’s impact on patients and coworkers earns Honey Bee award
The coworkers who nominated Tyler Brinkley for the Honey Bee award called him a “team player” and “absolutely amazing with patients.” That nomination led to Tyler, CNA, General Medical/Hospitalist/Observation Decision Unit, to receive the health systems 83rd Honey Bee award during a recent ceremony.
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.
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.
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.