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It was the smartest thing I ever said

John Craig has been hospitalized twice in his life; once when he was born and once when he almost died.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Services

Blessing’s inpatient rehabilitation care team partners with patients to maximize patients’ abilities and help them reach their personal health goals. Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Our acute care…

How to Donate and Choose a Fund to Support

The Blessing Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. If you make a donation, you may be eligible for a variety of tax benefits. Your gift will make a difference, with 100 percent of your donation going to the cause…

A sister’s advice leads to shocking discovery

It’s probably pneumonia. Maybe it’s COVID? Those were the thoughts running through the mind of 28-year old Patrick Smith as he drove through a dark winter’s night from his home in Hannibal to the Blessing Hospital Emergency Center.

Hemifacial Microsomia

An underdevelopment of one side of the face. Hemifacial Microsomia This underdevelopment of one side of your child's face creates an asymmetry that may affect your child's skull, ear, jaws and soft…

Bariatric Education - Mindful Eating Quiz

Patient First/Last Name Patient Email Address Our eating habits are influenced by: Emotions Thoughts …

Teamwork provides young patient and family the care they need

It is rare for a youngster to be a patient in Blessing Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). But when 3-year-old Kenadi Woodson and her family needed a higher level of care than expected, three Blessing nursing units teamed up to deliver it.

Blessing Health System leader publishes book chapter

Dr. Rafferty’s contribution to the book covers trends in medical tourism and associated developments.