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Cancer Prevention and Screenings

Cancer Prevention and Screenings Lifestyle changes can help prevent many types of cancer. Other cancers can be successfully treated if we screen for them and catch them early enough. At Blessing Cancer…

Two births, one difference: Chiropractic care

After 28 hours of labor with her first child, Elyn, Chelsey Graham did not reach the point where she could push, and underwent a C-section. “That was never part of the plan,” Chelsey said. “Of course, I don’t think many people plan to have surgery at the last minute. But that’s what happened,” Graham said.

This is not your typical “first-ever” surgery

The words printed on Marla Harper’s shirt said it all, “Think Happy Thoughts.” A week from the day she wore the shirt, Marla would have a mastectomy. In her 68 years of life, this would be her first surgery.

Lack of family breast cancer history confounds survivor

Barbara “Babs” Herring of Hannibal learned something about breast cancer this past summer.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery About Plastic SurgeryWhether combating the effects of aging or allowing patients to recover their sense of self after trauma or illness, our plastic and reconstructive…

Blessing Health System leader earns advanced degree

150 Years - Stotts Family Pride Shines Bright At Blessing

As part of Blessing Hospital's celebration of its 150th anniversary, we're proud to share stories of generations of families who have made Blessing Hospital a part of their careers and life.

Blessing Physician Services leader named to state board

Gina Genenbacher, MBA, MHA, Director of Rural Health Services, Blessing Physician Services, has been appointed to the nine-member board of the Missouri Association of Rural Health Clinics (MARHC).

Advice from a stage 3 breast cancer survivor

Joyce Mayfield began breast cancer treatment in January. At that time, Blessing Health surgeon Emmanuel Bessay offered her some advice.

Six more EMTs ready to serve the region

Six more healthcare professionals are ready to join the ranks of the region’s first responders after graduating from Blessing Hospital’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program on May 23, 2024.