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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…
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 Myths and Facts
Colorectal Cancer is a preventable cancer. Know your facts, talk to your provider about the right approach to keep you healthy and get screened. Don't let these common misconceptions keep you from protecting your…
Blessing Hospital retains Primary Stroke Center status
Blessing Hospital has been recertified through 2026 as a nationally-recognized Primary Stroke Center. The recertification affirms the hospital’s readiness and ability to provide the highest quality stroke-related healthcare, which includes diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education.
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…
Blessing rural health clinics earn exemplary status
Three Blessing Health System rural health clinics have been granted reaccreditation with Exemplary Provider status by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services partner organization, The Compliance Team, the authorized national healthcare accreditation organization for rural clinics.
Oh baby, how things have changed and how nurses are responding
Giving birth has changed over the years. New techniques and options allow families to be more involved with their care and plan their own experience. But not all recent changes have been as positive.
Blessing Cancer Center retains national accreditation
The Blessing Cancer Center has again earned accreditation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey. Blessing Hospital has held CoC accreditation since 1966.
Blessing Human Resources and Legal staff member retires
Lesa Wiesemann, HR regulatory compliance and contract management coordinator, Human Resources and Legal departments, Blessing Health, retires on December 16, 2024, with 33 years of service.
Blessing Health System names next CEO
The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees has selected Mike Trachta as the system’s next president and chief executive officer, effective on May 1, 2026.