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Blessing Sleep Center retains national accreditation

The Blessing Sleep Center has earned accreditation for a third, five-year period from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Meet a family celebrating service to their hometown

Dr. Philip Tweedy is celebrating his 20th year as an internal medicine specialist with Blessing Health Hannibal. And one of his sons is celebrating his selection as one of the five Tom Sawyers.

How a 150-minute appointment changed a patient’s life

Understanding the proper way to take a prescription medication to get the best result can be challenging at any age. The older a person gets, however, the tougher the challenge can become. Experts say between 75% and 96% of older patients acknowledge that they frequently make mistakes with their medication.

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).

Orthopedic Oncology

Orthopedic Oncology Orthopedic and sports medicine specialist, Josue Acevedo, MD, is fellowship-trained in orthopedic musculoskeletal oncology by the University of Miami. He leads the Blessing team in…

Care Coordination

Our team is made up of nurses, social workers, caseworkers, professional counselors, and support staff who work with you to make sure you get the right care at the right time in the best way possible for you to improve your health and quality of…

The HeartFlow® Analysis

The HeartFlow® Analysis Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.1 CAD develops when the arteries leading to the heart narrow or become…

What should a prostate cancer screening include and when should screening begin?

Some providers do a blood test called a Prostate Specific Antigen test only (PSA). If a man’s PSA level trends up over time, it could be an indication of prostate cancer. Other providers order a PSA test and conduct a digital rectal exam (DRE). Blessing Health board-certified urologist William Severino, feels both tests deliver the most complete picture.

Hospital From Home

Experience The Blessing Difference: Hospital From HomeHospital from Home is a program that enables patients to receive safe, hospital-level care in the comfort of their own home. Blessing Health is the only healthcare provider in our region to offer…

Hip Replacement

If you experience chronic hip pain from arthritis or an injury, your doctor at Blessing may recommend hip replacement surgery. Hip Replacement Hip replacement surgery, or arthroplasty, can alleviate hip…