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New procedure helps woman catch her breath and change her life
A minimally invasive lung procedure performed at Blessing Hospital, called BLVR, has given a 70-year-old grandmother her life back.
Finding The Best In These Times
Each of us is doing what we can to deal with the worst aspects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. I wish to focus on “the best” in this time - the courage and the empathy of those who chose healthcare as their life’s work; either as a direct care provider or a support services provider.
Illini Community Hospital will host another food distribution on Nov. 21
Illini Community Hospital is hosting a food distribution on Thursday, November 21 for residents of Pike County, Illinois. There will be enough food available for approximately 200 families.
Man learns – and feels – how much knee replacement has improved
Daniel Wert has had both knees replaced. While the procedures took place several years apart, the difference in his experiences is best described as night and day.
New Mazor X system pre-plans and assists spine surgery
Spinal surgery at Blessing Hospital has reached a new level of precision with the addition of the Mazor X™ robotic guidance platform.
Patient Recognition Week - Maria Wells
During National Patient Experience Week, Maria Wells, certified medical assistant, Blessing Express Clinic, shares her thoughts about her patients.
Blessing Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care
Stroke patients at Blessing Hospital are getting gold standard care, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Secretary’s commitment to others makes her an ICARE award winner
Kristi Primm’s coworkers recognize her commitment to them and to their patients and that is why she was nominated for the ICARE Award for Compassion.
Area healthcare providers join effort to reduce veteran suicide
To create better access to suicide prevention care and resources for the many veterans in the region, Blessing Health partnered with the local group, Together with Tri-State Veterans, and recently completed providing education and training in working with veterans to Blessing emergency department staff, social workers and case managers, outpatient clinic physicians and nurse practitioners.
What to do when a “pain in the neck” is more than a pain in the neck
Tom Dolan has hiked the Rocky, Appalachian and Ozark Mountains and kayaked the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi, Missouri, and countless smaller rivers. Recently, Tom faced the possibility of losing his slice of heaven.