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Blessing Breast Center offers new screening option for women with dense breast tissue

Women with dense breast tissue are at higher risk for breast cancer. The Blessing Breast Center now offers an additional option that contributes to early disease detection for these women.

First Blessing Hospital patient receives new COVID-19 drug

Blessing Hospital administered the first dose of a new COVID-19 drug called Bamlanivimab to a patient on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Blessing department achieves rare honor

Blessing Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation department received continuing accreditation from the international rehabilitation accrediting organization, CARF, for a three-year period with no recommendations for improvement sited in the survey report.

Diagnosing and Treatment

  Diagnosing a Stroke In addition to a physical exam and evaluation of symptoms, our specialists use the latest technology to quickly and accurately diagnose strokes. Fast diagnosis leads to fast treatment that minimizes damage to the…

New graduate makes her mark - FAST!

After only three weeks on the job in the Blessing lab, Class of 2025 Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Technology graduate Katie Graham was making a difference for Blessing patients.

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.

Warm baths get mom of two through her pain

Medical science does so much, but it can’t do everything. Ask Diana Sullivan. She is fighting her cervical cancer with the all the tools you’d expect – radiation, chemotherapy and pain medication – with the help of her care team at the James E. Cary Cancer Center in Hannibal, MO.

Local Healthcare Affiliation Will Contribute To Improved Patient Access

Blessing Health System and another area healthcare provider have entered into an affiliation agreement to improve access to care for area patients.

Blessing department earns rare certification

Patient safety at Blessing Health System attained another level of national recognition and earned Advanced Sterile Processing Certification from the international accrediting organization, DNV.