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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity

Arshad Muzaffar, MD, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Blessing Hospital, brings expertise in a comprehensive range of hand and upper extremity conditions for adults and children. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Pediatric…

Know Where To Go

Blessing Resource Center The Blessing Resource Center makes navigating healthcare easier with personalized services targeted to help consumers navigate their health all in one place. Establish…

Blessing Foundation Launches Community Spirit Fund

Teacher learns it takes teamwork to treat cancer

Shari Kirtlink loved her career as a pre-kindergarten teacher at Carpenter’s Kids, a program of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hannibal. All of a sudden, it was her students and their families making a difference in the 57-year-olds life, wearing “Team Shari” shirts and praying for her regularly after she had to leave teaching because of lung cancer that spread to her brain.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Early Detection is CrucialOf the 154,000+ Americans estimated to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, only about 40% will be diagnosed in the earliest stage, where survival rates are 90%. The Blessing Cancer Center gives out free take home…

Learning the lessons of a pandemic, from Maureen Kahn

Learning the lessons of a pandemic, from Maureen Kahn, President/CEO, Blessing Health System

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…

Keokuk Area Medical Equipment - Blessing Health Keokuk

At Keokuk Area Medical Equipment (KAME), great customer service is about more than just providing you with the medical supplies and health care equipment you need. The caring, competent staff works to ensure that each client achieves maximum…

Joint Replacement

Injuries, arthritis and years of use can damage your joints. If you experience joint pain and limited mobility, the orthopedic specialists at Blessing may recommend joint replacement surgery. This procedure can help you reclaim a more active,…

Doctor joins Blessing Foundation board

Jason Kvitle, OD, Family EyeCare and Contact Lens Center, has joined the Blessing Foundation Board of Trustees.