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ER nurse earns DAISY award

Michelle Smith, RN, Emergency Center, became the 94th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award for her extraordinary nursing care during a ceremony on March 29, 2024.

Data Analyst Jennifer Seals to retire after 24-year Blessing career

Jennifer Seals, MBA, data analyst, Health Information Management department, Blessing Health System, retires on March 20 after 24 years of service.

Advance Directives

What is an advance directive? It is a document that you complete to be used in a situation when you can’t speak for yourself and make your own decisions regarding the healthcare you want.  An Advance Directive can do two things: (1) name…

Medical mystery ends with good news for Hannibal man

David Griffith was enjoying retirement. He exercised regularly, maintained a healthy diet and never had to take a prescription medication in his life.

Billing & Insurance - Managed Medicaid Care Plans versus Medicare

IllinoisMolinaMeridianHarmony Well CareIllini CareBlue Cross CommunityMissouriMissouriCareHome State HealthUnitedHealthcareIowaAmerigroup IowaUnitedHealthcare - River ValleyContact UsIf you have questions regarding a bill, or questions…

Woman battles sepsis twice and wins

Kayla Sargent’s life was going great in 2009. She was a new registered nurse and a new mom. Then, she had gallbladder surgery.

Patient’s wife nominates nurse for DAISY award

Precious Thomas, RN, 3 North, became the 99th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on August 26, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

About Our Surgical Department

If you or a loved one needs surgery, Blessing offers the most comprehensive surgical care in the region. Our surgeons and their teams have years of training and expertise to treat a variety of health conditions. Experience the Blessing Difference:…