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Area healthcare providers join effort to reduce veteran suicide

To create better access to suicide prevention care and resources for the many veterans in the region, Blessing Health partnered with the local group, Together with Tri-State Veterans, and recently completed providing education and training in working with veterans to Blessing emergency department staff, social workers and case managers, outpatient clinic physicians and nurse practitioners.

SURGICAL TECH - ILLINI - SURGERY

Per the Blessing Health System's Covid-19 Vaccination policy, all employees must be fully vaccinated. There are limited exemptions for those with specific religious or medical reasons. JOB SUMMARY This position is a team position taking…

U.S. News & World Report Names Blessing Hospital a High Performing Hospital for two chronic conditions

Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report.

Palmyra man finds life-changing care in his own backyard

Dustin Day moved his family – teen-age daughter and wife – from southern California to Palmyra, MO, to be closer to his wife’s family. The move had some unexpected benefits for Dustin including saving his life.

Blessing cardiothoracic surgery nurse practitioner earns advanced certification

Andrea Leone, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Blessing Hospital, has earned Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is also a certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

Behavioral Center staffer earns Honey Bee award

Nathan Shake, psychiatric tech, Adult Psychiatric Services, earned Blessing Hospital’s 62nd Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on November 20, 2023.

Cancer survivors share stories and courage at annual Blessing Cancer Center celebration

Mother Nature delivered a sunny sky and mild temperature to the large crowd gathered at the Blessing Cancer Center on Friday, May 31, to mark National Cancer Survivor Day.

Man says a dose of confidence – along with an exceptional team and robotic assistance - helps with his knee replacement

It happened years ago, but for Buddie Wilson, it’s like it happened yesterday.

First patients undergo new heart procedure at Blessing Health System

The first patients in the region with a common, yet serious heart valve condition known as aortic stenosis, have been treated recently using a new procedure at Blessing Health System called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement or TAVR. Blessing is the only healthcare provider in a 75-mile radius performing the TAVR procedure.

Colorectal Cancer Myths and Facts

  Colorectal Cancer is a preventable cancer. Know your facts, talk to your provider about the right approach to keep you healthy and get screened. Don't let these common misconceptions keep you from protecting your…