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Two women’s search for pain relief lead them to the same place

Arlis was pulling weeds on the family farm when she tripped on the edge of some landscaping blocks, landing on her back on one of the blocks. This began her journey that would lead her to the Spine Center.

Man’s family history catches up with him

Nurse practitioners helping to meet a growing need in primary care

Maria Baker faced a challenge becoming more common these days nationwide. She lost her primary care doctor when he ended his practice unexpectedly.

Rehabilitation Services

Blessing’s comprehensive rehabilitation program offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient therapy services, so you can find expert care close to home. Our experienced speech, occupational and physical therapists partner with our board-certified…

Woman’s life-long dream becomes a family affair

Blessing Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary during 2025. This is the third in a series of stories celebrating the anniversary through generations of care, compassion and community as told by family members working at Blessing.

This family really loves their screen time

The Sonethongkham family has roots working at Blessing Health System for over 30 years, with five family members involved in the organization.

Celebrating Black History Month: Dr. Bessay's Story

Emmanuel Bessay typifies—and then some—the nontraditional Northwestern medical student. Like the 30 other members of the Class of 2010 who didn’t go directly from their undergraduate alma maters to the Feinberg School of Medicine, this 36-year-old West African native took a different and somewhat harrowing route to medical school.

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day: Brady's Story

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we share the story of Brady Neisen of Fowler, Illinois and his family. The date for World Down Syndrome Day being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

First patients undergo new heart procedure at Blessing Health System

The first patients in the region with a common, yet serious heart valve condition known as aortic stenosis, have been treated recently using a new procedure at Blessing Health System called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement or TAVR. Blessing is the only healthcare provider in a 75-mile radius performing the TAVR procedure.

Heart Fluttering? There is a Cure for That!

For six years, Maria Baker, a Blessing Health System administrative secretary, lived with the feeling of a fluttering heart, but not knowing why.