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Donations purchase new technology for EMS students

The region’s heart care network is stronger thanks to more than $45,000 in donations.

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.

Blessing Health installs public medication disposal containers

Residents of the Quincy and Pittsfield areas now have more options in which to safely and properly dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications.

What should a prostate cancer screening include and when should screening begin?

Some providers do a blood test called a Prostate Specific Antigen test only (PSA). If a man’s PSA level trends up over time, it could be an indication of prostate cancer. Other providers order a PSA test and conduct a digital rectal exam (DRE). Blessing Health board-certified urologist William Severino, feels both tests deliver the most complete picture.

Blessing Health urologist to see patients in Macomb

David Lieber, MD, board certified urologist, Blessing Health, will see patients at McDonough District Hospital (MDH) each Wednesday, beginning October 5, between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm.

Illinois Report Card

To ensure patient safety and public trust, anyone can inquire about our staffing levels and staff competence by notifying the charge nurse on the patient care unit. All inquiries will be answered in accordance with the Illinois Hospital Report Card…

Wolfmeyer promoted to Blessing leadership position

Michelle Wolfmeyer, MBA, has been promoted to Director, Information Systems Applications, at Blessing Hospital.

Putting Patients and their safety first

The Blessing Foundation helped a patient of Blessing Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit return to her home safely.

Blessing Nurse Retires

Mary Reichert, MSN, BSN, RN, Blessing Physician Services, retired December 31, 2019, after 14 years of service on the staff of Crystal Perry, MD, family medicine.

Veterans Day: Honoring All Who Served

At Blessing Health System, we are honored to have Veterans on our team improving the health of our communities every day. Service members, veterans and your families on our team and in our community- we thank you, we honor you, we remember you.