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Surgery Tech earns Honey Bee Award

Coralyn Hoover, Surgery Support Tech, One Day Surgery, became the eighth Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation on Tuesday, December 11.

Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic conditions affect the lungs, chest, diaphragm and esophagus. At Blessing’s Heart & Vascular Center, our expert thoracic surgery team treats lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), disorders of the esophagus and other…

Kidney and Bladder Stones

Kidney or bladder stones can be uncomfortable or even painful. They result from naturally occurring minerals in the urine that crystallize, or stick together. The crystallized minerals begin to form tiny stones in your kidney or bladder. Kidney and…

Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Kurtis Stewart

Kurtis Stewart, M.D., Bariatric Surgery/Medicine, Blessing Bariatric Institute, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Tracy Armstrong, chaplain, Volunteer Services. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel certificate and angel wings pin award to Dr. Stewart on February 17.

Teamwork gets this caller the lifesaving care needed

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

A Tragic FaceTime Call Brings Team Together

Dr. Joe Meyer, Quincy Anesthesia Associates, and Lexi Goodwin, RN, GI Surgery Center, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from coworker and grandmother, Traci Lirely, RN, GI Surgery Center. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on February 8.  

Not everyone looks forward to spring: How to reduce allergy symptoms

Woman finds the cure for fear in the face of a life-threatening emergency

Nancy Kurpaitis awoke from a sound sleep at 1 am Monday, November 4, 2024, feeling sicker than she had in 71 years of life. The wave of symptoms included feeling faint, extremely warm, short of breath and with her heart racing.

New heart procedure at Blessing Hospital

A new minimally invasive procedure at Blessing Hospital means more patients can stay in the area to get potentially life-saving heart care.

Construction Closes Blessing Hospital Main Entrance Until August 31

Blessing Hospital’s main entrance at 11th and Spring Street will close from July 31 through August 31 for replacement of the concrete circle driveway and adjacent sidewalks, and replacement of floor tile that runs throughout the main lobby area of the first floor.