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Special trip allows couple to “leave their diagnoses at home”

The first snowflakes have fallen. All we have left of the summer of 2022 is fond memories. Patrick and April Folweiler of New London, MO, may have the most special memories of any of us.

Volunteer group makes final payment on $250,000 pledge

The Blessing Volunteers in Partnership (BVIP), a volunteer group at Blessing Hospital that supports health related causes, has made its final payment on a $250,000 pledge that helped build the Teresa Adams House in Quincy, and made the last pledge payment considerably earlier than expected.

Donor Stories - Abbie Hochgraber

When I turned 16, I was able to make an informed consent that if something tragic were to happen to me, I would want to live on through others. At such a young age, I knew that this could impact someone in a significant way. As the years went on, I…

Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology department retains national accreditation

The Blessing Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology department has earned reaccreditation from The American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO).

Bone Health

Osteoporosis causes bones to become brittle and weak. If you have osteoporosis, you are more likely to break a bone – usually a hip bone – during a fall or other incident. People aged 50 and older are more at risk for these types of bone breaks,…

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.

Pittsfield man finds surgeon’s skill and words get to the heart of his problem

Jayson Heavner enjoys living life behind the controls of a massive piece of earth-moving equipment. That’s the place where he is in charge. It’s a completely different story when Jayson is flat on his back in a hospital bed.

Nurses punctuality and personality lead to DAISY award

Maria Hillebrenner, RN, Blessing Hospital Surgery Center, became Blessing Hospital’s 105th DAISY award winner during a ceremony on February 19, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care.

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…

Blessing program helps people put the “C” in CNA

The first “class” of employees has completed the Blessing Hospital Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training Course.