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Family finds life-saving care and life-enriching support after terrible accident

Some would say Chase Thurman cheated death. That’s not accurate. Chase Thurman doesn’t cheat. What Chase did was call upon his own physical and mental strength and - with the help of a skilled surgeon and the support of people around the region, country and world – beat the odds.

Vascular Conditions

Vascular conditions affect the arteries and veins that circulate blood throughout your body. Some of these conditions can lead to stroke and even death if not treated. Vascular Conditions The vascular…

Blessing Health System selected to participate in national Rural Home Hospital project

Ariadne Labs, a joint center for health system innovation created by Harvard T. J. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts, has selected Blessing Health System to participate in the Rural Home Hospital project, a three year research study that will help to build, launch and evaluate a nationwide home-based healthcare program to serve rural residents across the country.

State-of-the-art testing system now online in Blessing Hospital Laboratory

Blessing Hospital has purchased and installed a “BioFire®” testing system in its laboratory. BioFire® allows for in-house testing of twenty-one common viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens in less than an hour. The BioFire® platform has received FDA approval for COVID-19 testing and Blessing Hospital Laboratory will implement the test immediately upon receipt of the test kits from the company.

BJC Collaborative

Blessing Health System is a participant in the BJC Collaborative, a partnership among health care systems throughout Illinois, Missouri and Eastern Kansas. The Collaborative was founded in October 2012 by BJC HealthCare (St. Louis),…

Blessing Foundation Caring Club Funds Assist Local Family after Fire

Donors to the Blessing Foundation Caring Club recently helped a family who lost everything, but the clothes on their backs, in a house fire. The family has a young daughter who requires a wheelchair that was destroyed in the fire. The Blessing Foundation learned of this tragedy from a concerned community member.

CNA program grad earns Honey Bee award

Dreston Brunk, CNA program graduate, earned Blessing Hospital’s 63rd Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on November 30, 2023. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.

Automated payment by phone available at Blessing Health

Whether you are an early bird, a night owl, or an in-between personality when it comes to your favorite time of day to do personal business, Blessing Health offers an option to help.

Brain Injury Program

Brain Injury Program The Brain Injury Program at Blessing Inpatient Rehabilitation provides special care for patients who are in need of neurorehabilitation to help meet and surpass their rehabilitation…

Otoplasty

Are you uncomfortable with the shape, size or overall look of your ears? Otoplasty is a cosmetic ear surgery that can minimize abnormalities or concerns to provide an enhanced result that satisfies your needs. Otoplasty …