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Teamwork gets this caller the lifesaving care needed

No one wants to believe they are having a heart attack.

New treatment available locally for depression

As many as 40% of people with depression can find no relief for their condition.

This team “owns” it

There was a time, not long ago, when the Blessing Hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) had one certified nurse.

Pittsfield couple recovers with the help of COVID-19 outpatient treatment

For Pittsfield residents Robert and Sue Evans, a positive result from a COVID-19 test was a reason to worry. “We both have underlying health conditions and we’ve heard about how COVID can affect individuals who have the same conditions we have,” Sue Evans said.

Sepsis

Sepsis, the body’s overwhelming and toxic response to infection, kills over 350,000 adults in the U.S. every year. Through public education, we can raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis so people in our communities know when to seek…

Tamara Scott, RN, received Who's Your Angel Award

Tamara Scott, Care Coordination, RN Inpatient Clinical Care Coordinator, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow Blessing Hospital employee Carrie Altobelli, Critical Care/PCU, RN. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel award on June 3.

Next to Home program helps woman feel right at home

When 84-year old Patricia M. Lawber of Quincy found herself needing a place to rehabilitate after a fall at her home, she did not know she would be in for a whole new adventure.

Remembering Meleah

Meleah Flynn’s husband and three daughters recently stopped by Blessing Hospital to see her name, which had been added to the memorial wall in the Blessing Cancer Center for donations received in her memory. Meleah passed away July 7, 2021, at the age of 54 after a two-year battle with stage 4 colon cancer.

Blessing Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care

For stroke patients, receiving proper care as quickly as possible can be the difference between life and death, or life with a permanent disability. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has confirmed Blessing Hospital delivers stroke care that meets or exceeds national standards by awarding it with Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS recognition for 2022.

Orthopedic Surgeon Surprises Patient

On May 3, a year after Ted Dede suffered a terrible hip and elbow fracture in a fall, and his wife Doris fractured her knee cap, the couple were back in the spotlight entertaining area nursing home residents with their musical skills.