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Medicare Advantage informational open house in Hannibal

Northeast Missouri residents who receive their care from Blessing Health are invited to an open-house-style information session on Medicare Advantage plan changes at Blessing on Wednesday, October 30, anytime between the hours of Noon and 2 pm.

Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center staffer earns Honey Bee Award

Mel Peters, diagnostic technician, Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center infusion center, earned the 74th Honey Bee award during a presentation on November 14. The Blessing Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Hands-Only CPR

If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, it's important to act fast. Did you know with just two steps you can save a life in the event of a heart attack? It's hands-only CPR, and it's easier than you might think. Call 9-1-1 right…

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

What is the HPV vaccine? The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps prevent HPV infections and those types of cancers. HPV can cause cervical, oropharynx, anal and other types of cancers. HPV Facts 43 million HPV infections occur…

Blessing Health System selected to participate in national Rural Home Hospital project

Ariadne Labs, a joint center for health system innovation created by Harvard T. J. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts, has selected Blessing Health System to participate in the Rural Home Hospital project, a three year research study that will help to build, launch and evaluate a nationwide home-based healthcare program to serve rural residents across the country.

UnityPoint Health, Blessing Health System announce transition of Keokuk hospital

UnityPoint Health and Blessing Health System are announcing the organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – a non-binding agreement – that outlines plans to transition the affiliation of UnityPoint Health-Keokuk to the Blessing Health System.

Emergency Center nurse earns DAISY Award

Kelli Terwelp, RN, Emergency Center, became the 59th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 4, 2021.

Questions asked, prayers answered

Late on a recent Friday night, a worried and tearful mother needed answers to her questions. She received those in addition to answers to her prayers.

Teamwork gets this caller the lifesaving care needed

No one wants to believe they are having a heart attack.

Remembering Meleah

Meleah Flynn’s husband and three daughters recently stopped by Blessing Hospital to see her name, which had been added to the memorial wall in the Blessing Cancer Center for donations received in her memory. Meleah passed away July 7, 2021, at the age of 54 after a two-year battle with stage 4 colon cancer.