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Knee replacement leads woman to second career helping others in pain

Three weeks into retirement from a job she held for 31 years, 62-year-old Pam Porter decided she needed to get back to work. So, Pam got a new job – actually two of them. She was hired to do patient registration for Blessing Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barry Werries. And her other job? “I am like a walking billboard for Dr. Werries.”

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.

Woman uses creativity to express gratitude after terrifying experience

Anne Stupavsky uses words including “positive”, “nice”, “honest” and “candid” to describe herself.

Lymphedema

Some types of cancer treatments can cause side effects afterward. If you experience pain and swelling in your arm or leg after treatment, the specialists at Blessing Cancer Center can help you manage it. We offer treatment to help relieve side…

Painter finds inspiration in the people of Blessing Health

Nurses deliver two lives thanks to “great catch”

At least 1.7 million adults in America will develop sepsis every year. Over the past year, more than 30 Blessing caregivers have been recognized as “Sepsis Heroes” for the early identification of sepsis in their patients.

Cardiovascular Unit

The cardiovascular unit (CVU) at Blessing is a specialized care unit for the unique medical needs of patients recovering from heart surgery, vascular surgery or heart attack. Cardiovascular Unit Patients…

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3D Mammography

The Blessing Breast Center offers 3-D mammography, also called digital breast tomosynthesis or tomo. This technology provides more accurate images and helps us detect cancer earlier. 3D Mammography Pink.…

Woman finds you can have your cake and lose weight, too

Missi Clary has a unique way of describing herself before she found the Blessing Bariatric Center’s Medically Managed Weight Loss program.