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New technology helping detect lung cancer earlier at Blessing
Blessing Health is among the first providers in the country to use a new device to detect lung cancer.
6 North Nurse Earns DAISY Award
Katie Hildebrand, RN, 6 North general medical/oncology, became the 87th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on August 29, 2023.
“Independent” woman finds life-saving heart care at Blessing Health
Some people might call her stubborn. Cyndee Lester prefers the word “independent”.
Blessing pharmacy tech earns advanced certification
Kathy Boll, certified pharmacy technician, Be Well At Work Employer Clinic, Blessing Health System, has earned Advanced Certified status (CPhT-Adv) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. She is a 27-year member of the health system.
Free PAP clinics mark National Sleep Awareness Week
Denman Services’ stores in Quincy, Macomb, Pittsfield and Hannibal will host free PAP clinics Tuesday, March 13, through Friday, March 16, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The free PAP checks are being held in conjunction with National Sleep Awareness Week, which is March 11 – 17; and World Sleep Day March 16.
Clinical therapist earns Honey Bee award
Mary Ripper, outpatient clinical therapist, Integrated Care, became Blessing Hospital’s 49th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on November 2. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Blessing radiology education instructor earns advanced certification
Crystal Neff, MHA, R.T., (R) (CT) (MR) (ARRT), clinical instructor, Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, has earned advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Blessing cardiothoracic surgery nurse practitioner earns advanced certification
Andrea Leone, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Blessing Hospital, has earned Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is also a certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
New care option available for uncontrolled high blood pressure
People living with uncontrolled high blood pressure, known as resistant hypertension, have a new treatment option from Blessing Health.
Blessing Health offers no-cost cholesterol screening
Registrations are now being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held on Wednesday, June 26, from 7-9 am at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy.