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Sharing sunshine from behind a sewing machine
After certain types of breast cancer surgery, fluid builds up in a woman’s chest and needs to be drained over a period of 7-14 days. Typically, the bulb-like collection containers for the fluid are pinned to the woman’s gown or blouse. Some women find that process unsightly and difficult to manage because of the weight of the container.
Blessing cardiac caregiver passes national registry examination
Lincoln Smith, LPN, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Blessing Hospital, recently passed the national examination and is a registered cardiac sonographer (RCS).
BPS Provider Receives "Who's Your Angel?" Recognition
Patient Libbey Southward submitted a nomination form recognizing Dr. Pam Friye, BPS Clinic Physician, OB/GYN, with a Blessing Foundation Who’s Your Angel award.
CNA program grad earns Honey Bee award
Dreston Brunk, CNA program graduate, earned Blessing Hospital’s 63rd Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on November 30, 2023. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
One of Blessing’s first employed physicians to retire
Steven Ginos, MD, one of Blessing Physician Services’ first employed providers, retires May 13 after 16 years with Blessing Health System and 36 years as a family medicine physician.
Singing the praises of the Radiation Oncology team – really!
Have you ever “sung someone’s praises”? You probably have, but may not be familiar with the phrase. Singing someone’s praises means to, “express enthusiastic approval or admiration of someone or something.” It does not require actual singing.
Local agencies working on a plan to improve healthcare to homeless
Blessing Health has been awarded a $74,459 planning grant on behalf of itself and 10 community agencies to develop a medical respite care program that could be implemented in Quincy if long-term funding, a location for a facility and staffing can be identified.
Blessing Hospital retains Primary Stroke Center status
Blessing Hospital has been recertified as a nationally-recognized Primary Stroke Center. The recertification affirms the hospital’s readiness and ability to provide the highest quality stroke-related healthcare, which includes diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education.
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