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Colorectal cancer patients to benefit from grant to Blessing Health System
Patients with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from a national grant received by Blessing Health System’s Clinical Research Department. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States for men and women combined.
Man finds life-saving answer to medical mystery with hours to spare
Jerry Hooker saw triple-fellowship trained and board-certified Blessing Health neurosurgeon Ryan Brennan twice in his life.
Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Kurtis Stewart
Kurtis Stewart, M.D., Bariatric Surgery/Medicine, Blessing Bariatric Institute, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Tracy Armstrong, chaplain, Volunteer Services. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel certificate and angel wings pin award to Dr. Stewart on February 17.
This patient finds a familiar face is the antidote to anxiety, leading to DAISY award
One of the benefits of living in a rural area is that there are few strangers – people know their neighbors. It’s also one of the benefits of rural healthcare.
Creativity, courage, and a family’s journey through cancer
Creativity is at the heart of Marla Yates’ family. That creativity became an anchor as Marla navigated cancer twice with the help of her Blessing Health System care team.
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.
Nurse’s idea supports patients and employees in need
Great ideas come with a big light bulb going off over your head, accompanied by the sweet voices of a choir of angels, right? Wrong.
U.S. News & World Report Names Blessing Hospital a High Performing Hospital in three categories
Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report.
One nurse’s journey to the bedside: “I wish I would have done it earlier”
Bev Armstrong’s path to a nursing career began late in life, with the arrival of her granddaughter. Born in Keokuk, Iowa, with a hematoma, the baby was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit in Iowa City.
Billing & Insurance - Medicare
Effective January 1, 2026, Blessing Health clinics and doctors will be in network with the following Medicare plan:Traditional MedicareBlue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Medicare AdvantageMolina Medicare AdvantageTotal Retiree Advantage Illinois…