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Meet a mommy warrior

It’s amazing what the human spirit – and body – can endure.

Knee replacement leads woman to second career helping others in pain

Three weeks into retirement from a job she held for 31 years, 62-year-old Pam Porter decided she needed to get back to work. So, Pam got a new job – actually two of them. She was hired to do patient registration for Blessing Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barry Werries. And her other job? “I am like a walking billboard for Dr. Werries.”

Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder pain from arthritis can make movement painful and impedes activities like driving, eating and getting dressed. If you have shoulder pain or if you fracture your shoulder in a fall or accident, your doctor at Blessing may recommend shoulder…

Type 2 Diabetes

If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you are not alone. One in every 11 people has diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Type 2 Diabetes In Type 2 diabetes, the body has…

Knee Replacement

When cartilage in your knee breaks down due to severe arthritis or injury, you may experience chronic pain and have problems getting around. To help you regain a more active, pain-free life, your doctor at Blessing may recommend knee replacement…

Blessing Hospital earns nation’s top honor for nursing excellence

Blessing Hospital has achieved Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest national honor awarded for nursing excellence. Of the more than 63-hundred hospitals in the country, only 591 organizations, or 9.4%, hold Magnet recognition.

This family really loves their screen time

The Sonethongkham family has roots working at Blessing Health System for over 30 years, with five family members involved in the organization.

Medical Oncology nurse earns DAISY Award

Ashley McCaughey, RN, 6 North/Medical Oncology, became the 65th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on October 26, 2021.

Bariatric Institute Questions

We understand that weight loss surgery is complex. We want to make sure that we provide you with informed decisions about your weight loss options. Bariatric Institute Questions Frequently Asked…

This mom expects to be cheering on her boys for many years to come.

April Friye’s 40th birthday celebration included scheduling her first-ever mammogram with the Blessing Breast Center.