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Blessing nurse retires

Sheila Hermesmeyer, RN, Breast Center Navigator, Blessing Hospital, retired on January 3, 2020, after 40 years of service.

Radiology Department - Blessing Hospital

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Rehabilitation Unit

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Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic foot ulcers are a leading cause of foot amputation. While that is a scary thought, it is important to note that effective treatments for foot ulcers are available. The key to successful treatment is seeking care early, before there is too…

Type 1 Diabetes

If you or someone you love is newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, you may feel overwhelmed by your “new normal.” At the Blessing Diabetes Center, we know that managing your blood sugar is just the beginning of successful diabetes care. Type 1…

Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes can be traced back to one problem: the way your body uses insulin, the hormone responsible for processing sugar. Yet that one problem requires an array of efforts on your part to keep it in check. Uncontrolled blood sugar can cause…

Gestational Diabetes

When your blood sugar (glucose) levels rise during pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes. Having gestational diabetes does not necessarily mean you will have diabetes forever. Often, the condition will go away after your baby is born. But it…

Vascular Conditions

Vascular conditions affect the arteries and veins that circulate blood throughout your body. Some of these conditions can lead to stroke and even death if not treated. Vascular Conditions The vascular…

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

We know you are anxious to get on with your active life. Still, it takes time and effort to regain strength and mobility after orthopedic surgery. You can ensure a successful recovery by following your doctor’s specific rehabilitation plans for you.…

Type 2 Diabetes

If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you are not alone. One in every 11 people has diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Type 2 Diabetes In Type 2 diabetes, the body has…