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Nurse practitioner providing specialized care to premature babies at Blessing Hospital

One in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Prematurity can cause problems for babies throughout their lives. Until recently, most premature babies born at Blessing Hospital were transferred to a neonatal unit in Springfield, Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. That is changing now that Lacy Nichols, APRN, NNP, is on the job as Blessing Health’s neonatal nurse practitioner.

How the Class of 2035 got its teacher back

There are two types of people on the job – those who work to live and those who live to work. Jennifer Burwinkle is a proud member of the second group. She has been a kindergarten teacher in Palmyra, MO, for 24 years.

Woman calls unique breast health service a lifesaver

Some people call it junk mail. It’s unsolicited material from businesses and organizations that can be aggravating at times as it clutters a home mailbox. Katie Thomure believes one of those mailings saved her life.

From a Mom's Perspective: Watch for the rare, green Lily

Lily was bouncing around the house like most 3 year olds do, fell, and fractured both bones in her left arm. Also damaged in the mishap were Lily’s Halloween dreams, until we met someone who understood the magic of day to my little girl.

Skin Cancer

At Blessing Cancer Center, we offer screenings to catch skin cancer as early as possible to provide you the best possible results. If you have skin cancer, we are experts in treating it and will customize your care based on your individual case. Skin…

Patient’s pain leads Blessing urology team to take quick action

While having her appendix removed six years ago, Dina Carr learned she had a kidney problem. Each year the nurse from Chatham, IL, would have a kidney function test to monitor her condition, in which the tube that drains urine from one of her kidneys to her bladder was blocked.

Meet the electrifying team serving Blessing Health heart patients

How to Donate and Choose a Fund to Support

The Blessing Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. If you make a donation, you may be eligible for a variety of tax benefits. Your gift will make a difference, with 100 percent of your donation going to the cause…

Heart Failure

Heart failure occurs when your heart cannot pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. Heart failure is a progressive, irreversible disease that continues to weaken your heart over time. Heart Failure …

Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet Rich Plasma Experience The Blessing Difference: Platelet Rich Plasma Healing after an injury relies on a well-orchestrated and complex series of events where proteins in the blood act as…