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Medical Weight Loss, Part 1

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Donate Life - Courtney's Story

Donate Life Month - Courtney Edison's Story Being an organ donor has always been very important to me. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to help and care for people, which is why I chose nursing as a career! I was already a registered…

Nurse practitioner providing specialized care to premature babies at Blessing Hospital

One in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Prematurity can cause problems for babies throughout their lives. Until recently, most premature babies born at Blessing Hospital were transferred to a neonatal unit in Springfield, Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. That is changing now that Lacy Nichols, APRN, NNP, is on the job as Blessing Health’s neonatal nurse practitioner.

Gastrointestinal Center

For people with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, Blessing provides expert care from experienced specialists. We offer outpatient screenings, diagnostic tests and treatments to relieve your symptoms and help you feel better. Gastrointestinal Center …

Types and Causes of Strokes

Types of Strokes There are several types of strokes: Ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke, which happens when an artery in the brain leaks…

Pre-Surgical Anesthesia Clinic (PAC)

Pre-Surgical Anesthesia Clinic (PAC) Experience The Blessing Difference: Pre-Surgical Anesthesia Clinic (PAC) Blessing has joined a nationwide effort to improve patient safety by enhancing the…

Blessing service featured at international healthcare conference

Blessing Hospital’s “Hospital from Home” program was featured at the recent Hospital at Home World Congress in Vienna, Austria.

Integrated Care: Mom finds life-saving help in a crisis

Seeking and receiving behavioral health care is as important as physical healthcare. Our Integrated Care team members provide short-term therapy support to patients working through various conditions.

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.