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New procedure helps woman catch her breath and change her life

A minimally invasive lung procedure performed at Blessing Hospital, called BLVR, has given a 70-year-old grandmother her life back.

Donate Life - Shari Edwards

Donate Life - Shari Edwards' Story My husband and father of three, Martin Edwards, died following a cardiac event/auto accident at the age of 55.  We made the decision to donate his bones, tissues, skin, and corneas.  To date, 64…

How a visit to the Blessing Express Clinic can make you smile

A doctor named William Osler was credited with having come up with the idea, a long time ago, that there was art and science involved in medicine – meaning that helping someone heal is about knowledge and skill, but also compassion and relationships.

Patient’s pain leads Blessing urology team to take quick action

While having her appendix removed six years ago, Dina Carr learned she had a kidney problem. Each year the nurse from Chatham, IL, would have a kidney function test to monitor her condition, in which the tube that drains urine from one of her kidneys to her bladder was blocked.

Woman finds relief after years of pain

Linda Lamb was missing something in her life. Sandals.

Flu-related visiting restrictions have been lifted at Blessing Hospital

Flu-related visiting restrictions have been lifted at Blessing Hospital as cases of the flu have fallen below the designated “regional outbreak” level.

Community Resources

Blessing Health System is proud to have compiled several resources and services on a variety of health topics in our area. Click on the plus signs to expand any of the options and explore any of the topics below for contact information and addresses…

Woman gets great news with new knee

Whether it is charging the net on the tennis court to deliver a volley, or digging in the ground around her home to plant flowers, Deb Davis leads an active life. Pain tried to steal that from her.

Emergency Medical Services Program

We provide the training necessary to give you the knowledge, skills, and ability to make critical decisions when seconds count.The Blessing program is 13 to 14 months long, and upon completion of program requirements, the student is eligible to take…

Cowboy discovers that, with the right healthcare, you can still “horse around”

If all you know about cowboy life comes from watching the drama-prone Dutton clan on the TV series “Yellowstone”, meet the real deal - Mike Wright – a Tri-State born, honest-to-goodness cowboy who lives to be on the back of a horse or mule. But over the past decade, the wear-and-tear of the cowboy lifestyle caused Mike’s quality of life to suffer.