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Cardiac screening gives parents peace of mind

A simple screening could identify a potentially life-threatening condition in teens. The Adolescent Cardiac Screening is offered annually by Blessing Health System at no-cost to families.

Tappe Makes Final Cancer Crush Donation To Blessing Foundation

Luke Tappe, the brain and heart behind the successful Community Cancer Crush fundraiser for seven years has made the 2020 and final donation to the patients of the Blessing Cancer Center.

Donate Life - Charla Martin

Donate Life - Charla Martin's Story Jill was 2 years younger than me all though elementary, middle & high school in northeast Missouri.  We knew each other, but weren’t really friends.  As adults, Jill was what I would call an…

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…

Christmas interrupted: Opening presents the day after a heart attack

A Message From Our Chief Nursing Officer

Nurses at Blessing Hospital have been providing exceptional nursing care to patients and families for over 125 years.  I am very proud of the rich traditions at Blessing.  Nurses at Blessing practice both the art and science of…

Knitted Knockers offer comfort, support

Mastectomy Aftermath: Volunteers help to produce crocheted prosthesis, which takes shape and feel of real breast.

Blessing brings a hybrid virtual healthcare program to the region

The next generation of virtual healthcare has arrived in the Tri-States. It’s called Blessing OnDemand, available on a smartphone or tablet via an app or a personal computer by web browser.

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding can offer your baby a wealth of benefits. But it can also be challenging. Whatever your breastfeeding goals are, we want to help you reach them. For women who choose to breastfeed, Blessing’s full-time lactation consultant offers group…

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Care

The ears, nose and throat are all small organs. Yet each plays a sizeable role in your major senses, your balance and your ability to speak. Blessing’s expert ENT care team helps repair or restore these organs to improve your overall health and…