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Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery requires lifelong commitment from the patient and the program. The chances of losing one-third of excess weight over a year without surgery is 5% if 45 or younger, less than 5% if older. Bariatric Surgery …

Helping children develop heart healthy habits

One of the best ways to put a dent in the staggering statistics that surround heart disease is to increase the focus on prevention. Developing heart healthy habits at a young age is key to changing the tide when it comes to this life-and-death issue.

Kidney failure motivates man to fight for his life

At 72 years old, Jeff Niekamp is a busy man. Husband of 51 years. Father of four. Grandfather to 15. Part-time college instructor. Hobby farmer with a small orchard and vineyard.

Diabetes Education

Diabetes is a silent disease. You can have it for years and not know it. Some people with diabetes do not even notice the symptoms—being very thirsty, frequently urinating, and losing weight without trying. The Blessing Diabetes team is here to help…

Should You Consider Bariatric Surgery

Perhaps you’ve tried every diet and exercise routine under the sun. And yet. The weight just doesn’t want to budge. If you feel like you’re stuck in an endless cycle of dieting, then regaining the weight, you may be considering bariatric surgery. …

Medically-Managed Weight Loss

Getting to and sustaining a healthy weight is vital to your health. Our team of experts are trained to give you the tools, knowledge, and support that will make goal attainable. Medically-Managed Weight Loss …

Bariatric Surgery Procedures

Blessing Bariatric Institute provides three different weight loss surgeries: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch. Bariatric Surgery Procedures …

Our Team

At the Blessing Diabetes Center, we bring many specialists together to offer our patients a full range of education and support, all in one place. With deep expertise and compassion, we help patients and families in our community navigate the…

Donate Life - Darshell's Story

Donate Life - Darshell McGinley's Story At a very young age, my mom was diagnosed with a rare disorder called Goodpasture Syndrome. Goodpasture Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which your body makes antibodies that attack the kidneys…

A request on Doctor’s Day 2025

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of Blessing Hospital this year, we have the opportunity to reflect on the many changes that have occurred in local healthcare delivery over the past century-and-a-half.