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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.

Prostate cancer patients have access to advance testing at Blessing Health

Blessing Health urologist Dr. David Lieber sees the health system embracing its responsibility to cancer patients, their loved ones, and their providers.

Nurse practitioner provides care and inspiration

Kristin Bradshaw is nationally certified in obesity medicine and the coordinator of the Healthy Weight and Wellness program at Blessing Health’s Hannibal Clinic.

Blessing nurse earns DAISY Award

Penny Musolino, RN, Intensive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 18th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Blessing Health System President honored

Maureen A. Kahn, RN, MHA, MSN, president/chief executive officer, Blessing Health System, has received two honors.

Blessing Health System earns national marketing award

Blessing Health System has earned a national healthcare marketing award. Blessing earned a 2017 Silver Aster Award for its “Personal Blessing” magazine.

Article by Blessing leader published

An article by Jeri Conboy, PhD, MSHCE, LCSW, director, Blessing Hospice & Palliative Care and Clinical Ethics, was published in the Spring 2017 edition of NHPCO NewsLine. NewsLine is a quarterly publication of the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. It is read by professionals in more than 4,000 hospice organizations.

Community Cancer Crush raffles off cash and cars to benefit patients

In addition to the very best treatment, cancer patients need support and hope. Support and hope are what the annual Community Cancer Crush benefit is all about. New to the 2017 Community Cancer Crush is the “Raffle of Hope” featuring a grand prize of $50,000; second prize of a 2017 Buick Cascada convertible and third and fourth prizes of $5,000 and $1,000 respectively.

Blessing Hospital Named Among Country’s Safest Hospitals

Blessing Hospital has earned its second, consecutive grade of “A” for patient safety from a leading national healthcare consumer group. Blessing was one of only 823 hospitals nationwide and 38 in Illinois named among the safest by the Leapfrog Group for spring 2017.

Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology welcomes new physician, appoints new Medical Director

Robert C. Johnson, MD, radiation oncologist, has joined the Blessing Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department. Dr. Johnson is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. He attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine where he also completed his radiation oncology residency after an internship.