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Free program for Parkinson’s patients, caregivers

There is presently no cure for the estimated one million people in the United States with Parkinson’s disease. There are, however, treatment options and those will be discussed during a free program hosted by Blessing Health System at two different times on Saturday, November 18.

Meet a family celebrating service to their hometown

Dr. Philip Tweedy is celebrating his 20th year as an internal medicine specialist with Blessing Health Hannibal. And one of his sons is celebrating his selection as one of the five Tom Sawyers.

Individuals, organizations rally to support local Novel Coronavirus response

Blessing Health System is following federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for health systems across the country to implement tactics to conserve the use of PPE. One CDC-approve tactic is the use of cloth masks over Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) N95 masks to extend the life of the masks. Individuals and organizations are now contacting Blessing Health System to volunteer to sew the cloth masks.

Blessing nurse receives statewide award

Brenda Barton, MSN, RN, CCM, Clinical Risk Manager, Blessing Health System, recently received the Risk Manager of the Year award from the Illinois Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ISHRM) at its annual conference in June in Peoria.

Blessing Health System leader earns state honor

Carolyn Bailey, Administrative Director, Risk Management, Blessing Health System, received the 2017 Illinois Healthcare Risk Manager of the Year award from the Illinois Society of Healthcare Risk Management.

Be Well at Work Member Locations

Be Well at Work Member Locations Be Well at Work Member LocationsBe Well at Work members can access convenient locations throughout the region to make sure you have the care you need when you need it.…

Blessing Hospital to staff and manage hospitalist service

Blessing Hospital will staff and manage its hospitalist service effective February 6, 2018.  For the past seven years hospitalist care has been provided by a national company, Sound Physicians.

Woman finds the “kick” that leads to a new life

Megan Arment is a typically-busy 24-year-old. There is work, family, friends, turning her life around. What? Megan says she knew something wasn’t right with her health. She was constantly thirsty and persistently tired, a take-a-nap-every-day-after-work kind of tired.

Inhalers and Nebulizers

When you are struggling to breathe, you need fast relief. Inhalers and nebulizers can provide quick relief to respiratory symptoms caused by asthma and COPD. Learn what makes them so effective and how they can help manage certain conditions. Inhalers…

Infectious Disease Medicine

Infectious Disease Medicine Infectious Disease Medicine deals with a broad spectrum of infections ranging throughout all of the body’s systems and organs. Dealing with mild to severe infections, Dr.…