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Blessing welcomes new chief nursing officer

Brigid K. Toyne-Barfoot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, has joined Blessing Health System as chief nursing officer. She replaces Tim Tranor, DNP, MBA, RN, who assumed the position of executive vice president/chief operating officer after having served as Blessing’s CNO since 2015.

Cowboy discovers that, with the right healthcare, you can still “horse around”

If all you know about cowboy life comes from watching the drama-prone Dutton clan on the TV series “Yellowstone”, meet the real deal - Mike Wright – a Tri-State born, honest-to-goodness cowboy who lives to be on the back of a horse or mule. But over the past decade, the wear-and-tear of the cowboy lifestyle caused Mike’s quality of life to suffer.

New heart procedure at Blessing Hospital

A new minimally invasive procedure at Blessing Hospital means more patients can stay in the area to get potentially life-saving heart care.

Compassion in action: Nancy Swartz receives Honey Bee Award

For those who cross her path, Nancy Swartz is more than a nurse. She is a steady source of kindness, reassurance, and heartfelt support. These traits have earned her Blessing's Honey Bee Award.

Daughter Says Blessing Health Hannibal Doctors Saved Her Mother’s Life

Sharon Brocksmith was afraid she was going to lose her 86-year-old mother. That was before two Blessing Health Hannibal doctors and their staffs answered her tearful plea.

Blessing Health System names next CEO

The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees has selected Mike Trachta as the system’s next president and chief executive officer, effective on May 1, 2026.

Women’s Hearts Age Differently (And It Can Hide a Serious Valve Condition)

The size differential of a woman’s heart impacts the ability to detect a potentially serious heart ailment known as paradoxical low flow low gradient (LFLG) severe aortic stenosis.

How a nasal spray is saving lives

Blessing Outpatient Behavioral Health Services has been offering a new therapy with a medication called Spravato, a nasal spray used to treat depression.

Blessing Now Offers Cutting-edge Technology to Help Patients with Swallowing Problems

Patients of Blessing Health System’s nationally-accredited physical rehabilitation program now have access to new technology to treat swallowing difficulties.

Supporting the Future of Health Care Through Community Connection

The future of essential industries like health care depends on inspiring the next generation early. That mission was on full display when 8th grade student Braylee Brackensick presented her science project at Unity Middle School in Mendon, Illinois.