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LPN arranges test for out-of-town patient; earns Honey Bee award

Marcia Anderson, LPN, gastroenterology, Blessing Health Hannibal, helped a patient arrange an emergency colonoscopy for her father and earned Blessing’s 78th Honey Bee award for her effort.

Blessing Hospital earns fifth straight top safety score

For the fifth consecutive survey period, an independent national healthcare watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety.

Parents’ encouragement leads to rewarding career

Debbie McGinnis retires August 22 with a full heart after 44 years as a Blessing Hospital nurse.

Donate Life - Jessie Stoops

Donate Life - Jessie Stoops' Story "I believe it is so important to be an organ donor because sometimes the person who needs your help is someone you love. In 2019, my baby brother needed a kidney transplant at 29 years old. I was fortunate…

Long-time Blessing Hospital leader retires

Tim Moore has a head for numbers and a heart for people. That combination contributed to a successful career at Blessing Hospital. Tim, vice president of finance and chief accounting officer, will retire on February 3, after 34 years of service, including 15 years in the position from which he will retire.

Applications being taken for Blessing Paramedic program

Applications are being taken as soon as possible for the next session of Blessing Hospital’s nationally accredited paramedic program.

How a family made mom’s wish come true

The opening sentence of the obituary shared the facts, “Iris Audry Newman Schoonover, 96, of Liberty, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side October 15, 2022.”

Man makes service a lifetime commitment

For his 78 years on this planet, the following themes connect different times in John Summers’ life – volunteerism, service to others and communication.