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Blessing offers new treatment for common urologic condition
Blessing Health’s Urology team offers a new treatment for a frustrating and common medical problem that affects millions of adults.
“It is a total turnaround”
Eating oatmeal is good for most people. Putting some fresh fruit on top of the oatmeal boosts the nutritional benefit of the meal. That’s the situation with Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, available at Performance Spine and Sports Center, the practice of Blessing Physician Services chiropractors Drs. Wes Creech and Erik Nothold – it’s the fruit on the oatmeal.
“Spreading the word” takes a lot longer than spreading a cold
In 2021, the Blessing Express Clinic burst on to the healthcare scene in the Tri-State area, enhancing the care available to people with non-life-threatening illnesses by offering the convenience of drive-through testing and treatment for a variety of conditions.
Blessing Hospital to use state grant for new programs to improve at-risk pregnancy outcomes
Blessing Hospital is among 12 organizations in Illinois that has received a portion of $4.5 million in grants, through the state’s Birth Equity Initiative, to decrease pregnancy-related complications and deaths. Blessing received a $400,000 grant.
Blessing Hospital Recognized for Higher Quality in Maternity Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
Shared sacrifice defines pandemic for Blessing nurses
COVID-19 forced Morgan Colston, RN, to move out of her family’s home. “My mom provides in-home daycare. I moved out to prevent exposure,” said the Blessing Physician Services nurse. “It was a big change. My parents are still adjusting.”
Blessing Hospice helps unites couple one last time
Loving and caring. That’s how people who knew her describe Shirley McLaughlin. “She put everyone else before herself,” said one of Shirley’s four daughters, Kelly Sylvester.
Woman battles sepsis twice and wins
Kayla Sargent’s life was going great in 2009. She was a new registered nurse and a new mom. Then, she had gallbladder surgery.
Christmas comes early to Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center
The staff of the Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center, and their patients, enjoyed Christmas a bit early, thanks to the generosity of the family and friends of a former patient.
Donor Stories - Lisa and Steve Surratt
I’m a registered organ donor because as a ICU nurse, I have seen the need for organs especially kidneys. My mom was a dialysis patient for a number of years so I also have seen the need from a personal side.I believe when I die, if someone can…