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Billing & Insurance FAQs

Billing & Insurance FAQs My doctor has ordered a test or procedure. How can I know how much this may cost? Prior to your test or procedure, a Financial Account Specialist will contact you to verify and discuss your insurance…

First baby of 2024 at Blessing Hospital

Dutton Ray Eugene Black was the first baby born in 2024 at Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity center. He is the first child of Brian and Brenlee Black of Pleasant Hill, Illinois.

New treatment available locally for depression

As many as 40% of people with depression can find no relief for their condition.

This team “owns” it

There was a time, not long ago, when the Blessing Hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) had one certified nurse.

Blessing Foundation leader retires, new leader named

For only the third time in its 43-year history, the Blessing Foundation will be under new leadership as of January 1, 2026.

Financial Assistance Policy

Blessing Health System (BHS) thinks every person who needs medical care should get medical care, even if they don't have the money to pay the bill.If you get medical care at a BHS hospital, clinic or doctor's office listed on the back of the…

Pulmonology

When you are short of breath, everything becomes more difficult. We understand the magnitude of even minor breathing problems. Our skilled pulmonologists (lung specialists) and compassionate care team diagnose you quickly so you can feel relief…

Woman calls unique breast health service a lifesaver

Some people call it junk mail. It’s unsolicited material from businesses and organizations that can be aggravating at times as it clutters a home mailbox. Katie Thomure believes one of those mailings saved her life.

This is not your typical “first-ever” surgery

The words printed on Marla Harper’s shirt said it all, “Think Happy Thoughts.” A week from the day she wore the shirt, Marla would have a mastectomy. In her 68 years of life, this would be her first surgery.

How the Class of 2035 got its teacher back

There are two types of people on the job – those who work to live and those who live to work. Jennifer Burwinkle is a proud member of the second group. She has been a kindergarten teacher in Palmyra, MO, for 24 years.