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Man makes service a lifetime commitment

For his 78 years on this planet, the following themes connect different times in John Summers’ life – volunteerism, service to others and communication.

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…

Volunteer sees the beauty in every cancer patient she meets

Poet Maya Angelou said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” That’s the story of Bonnie Hallerberg’s life. Whether in the kitchen creating meals for family and friends, designing artificial floral cemetery arrangements for those who have experienced loss, or changing the lives of Blessing Cancer Center patients - in her 70s, Bonnie is as talented and productive as ever.

Blessing surgical nurse earns DAISY Award

Carrie Parker, RN, One Day Surgery, Blessing Hospital, became the 24th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. 

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 …

Outcomes

Outcomes Inpatient Rehabilitation Services statistics are provided below for Fiscal Year 2025 (October 2024-September 2025).Average Age72.25(The rehabilitation unit accepts adolescents 13-17 years…

ROSA® Knee System

ROSA® Knee System Experience The Blessing Difference: The ROSA® Knee SystemYour body’s anatomy is unique to you. That’s why Blessing Health System is proud to offer Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA Knee…

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. …

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 …