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Man learns – and feels – how much knee replacement has improved

Daniel Wert has had both knees replaced. While the procedures took place several years apart, the difference in his experiences is best described as night and day.

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day: Brady's Story

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we share the story of Brady Neisen of Fowler, Illinois and his family. The date for World Down Syndrome Day being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

After a decade of suffering, Baylis man celebrates a second chance at life

On April 5, 2025, Rev. Gary Dice will celebrate one year with his transplanted heart. He is thankful to God, to his family and friends, to the many members of his medical team and to someone he does not yet know, the individual - and their loved ones - who donated the heart that gave him his second chance at life.

Celebrating International Women's Day: Kathy's Story

In honor of International Women’s Day, we share the story of Kathy Hull, Chief of Small Rural Hospitals for Blessing Health, whose 35 years in healthcare has seen great growth, both personally and professionally.

Mystery solved: Surgeon diagnoses, treats icy injury

Kim Peters is one in a million. That is how many people the federal Centers for Disease Control estimates are injured each year as the result of falling on ice and snow. On an icy day and with her hands full, including the leash of her puppy, Kim slipped and fell down three stairs.

Area cancer survivors invited to special event on 9/28

All cancer survivors and a guest are invited to indulge and engage at “Evolve”, a free event designed especially for them and hosted by the Blessing Cancer Center team.

Blessing's longest-serving employee on record retires after 53 years

The longest serving employee on record at Blessing Hospital, Ann St. Clair, BSN, RN, CAPA, retires on March 20 after 53 years of service.

Helping children develop heart healthy habits

One of the best ways to put a dent in the staggering statistics that surround heart disease is to increase the focus on prevention. Developing heart healthy habits at a young age is key to changing the tide when it comes to this life-and-death issue.

Celebrating National Hospital Week 2020

May 10-16, 2020, is National Hospital Week.

Open Enrollment

Blessing Health System 2026 Open Enrollment is open from November 4-25, 2025.For help with enrollment, call the Blessing Health Benefit Service Center at 855-505-7593. The service center is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CST. You…