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Orthopedic Surgeon Surprises Patient

On May 3, a year after Ted Dede suffered a terrible hip and elbow fracture in a fall, and his wife Doris fractured her knee cap, the couple were back in the spotlight entertaining area nursing home residents with their musical skills.

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…

Medical mystery ends with good news for Hannibal man

David Griffith was enjoying retirement. He exercised regularly, maintained a healthy diet and never had to take a prescription medication in his life.

Walk-In Clinic nurse earns DAISY award

Megan Courtois, RN, Walk-In Clinic, became the 98th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on July 23, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

A day known for its luck, changes life for the grandmother of nine

Cherie Graupman began suffering with stomach related health problems in 1989. Her condition reached a terrifying point one day in July 2011.

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.

CNA/nursing student earns Honey Bee award

Tierra Gallaher, certified nurse assistant and registered nursing student, earned Blessing Hospital’s 64th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on January 26. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Blessing Health welcomes new psychiatrist to region

Christopher Trammell, MD, has joined Blessing Health’s Outpatient Behavioral Health team.

Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery

Improves facial profile by correcting a severe underbite or overbite. Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery Orthognathic surgery corrects irregular jaw bones that cause severe underbites or…

Care Coordination nurse earns DAISY award

Jennifer Duesterhaus, RN, IP Care Coordination, became the 92nd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on January 16, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care