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There is no place like home
Meet two 20-something Pike County, IL, natives who represent everything that is right with healthcare today and inspire a healthy dose of hope for a future.
Blessing’s heart care quality receives national recognition
Blessing Health recently received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
Finding hope - and a reason to laugh - after cancer
Dan Simbro has a contagious sense of humor. Ask him how many grandchildren he has and Dan will tell you “a bunch” because he’s afraid to give an exact number and forget someone. In the days before Easter 2022, at age 68, Dan dressed up in a bright pink bunny suit and passed out candy in public.
Man ignores embarrassment and worry, faces cancer and is winning
Alan Hurd has his sights set on becoming a competitive archer. Rectal cancer has caused him to put down his bow, but Alan kept his target in sight. “No matter what, I was going to stay positive,” said the 40-year-old father of three from Bowling Green, MO, about the day in 2021 when he received his diagnosis. “Thinking negative can make you sicker.”
About Us
Welcome to Blessing Health System. We are an integrated health system consisting of, two hospitals, two physician groups, an accredited college of nursing and health sciences, a network of medical specialty businesses and a charitable…
Common Cancers We Treat
Blessing is a comprehensive cancer center. We diagnose and treat many types of cancer and provide you with a complete range of treatments and support.We are proud that the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer has awarded us the…
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…
Visiting Restrictions Instituted At Blessing Hospital Due To Flu
With the increase of flu cases in the region, Blessing Hospital is instituting visiting restriction for the benefit of its patients and the general public.
Donor Stories - Rebecca Phillips
Organ donors are so important to me. My mom, one of my brothers, and I are all recipients of corneal transplants. We have a hereditary disease called Fuchs dystrophy. Without the gift of sight, I would not be able to work, drive or enjoy…
Donor Stories - Anglea Sonethongkham
I’m a registered organ donor in honor of my friend Morgan, who died unexpectedly. Morgan was an absolute light; she had spunk and a zest for life, she was a flower and sprinkled seeds wherever she went. Morgan wanted to be an organ donor, but…