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Structural Heart Navigator Program

Doctors, nurses, and care providers want to ensure patients have all of the information about their diagnosis and treatment options. However, the many unfamiliar medical terms and important decisions patients face can cause a great deal of unneeded…

This is not your typical “first-ever” surgery

The words printed on Marla Harper’s shirt said it all, “Think Happy Thoughts.” A week from the day she wore the shirt, Marla would have a mastectomy. In her 68 years of life, this would be her first surgery.

When To Contact Hospice

Families often seek out hospice care later than they could have. By waiting to call hospice, people miss out on experiencing the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of hospice care for as long as possible. When To Contact Hospice …

Free program for Parkinson’s patients, caregivers

There is presently no cure for the estimated one million people in the United States with Parkinson’s disease. There are, however, treatment options and those will be discussed during a free program hosted by Blessing Health System at two different times on Saturday, November 18.

Mystery solved: Surgeon diagnoses, treats icy injury

Kim Peters is one in a million. That is how many people the federal Centers for Disease Control estimates are injured each year as the result of falling on ice and snow. On an icy day and with her hands full, including the leash of her puppy, Kim slipped and fell down three stairs.

It was the smartest thing I ever said

John Craig has been hospitalized twice in his life; once when he was born and once when he almost died.

New heart procedure at Blessing Hospital

A new minimally invasive procedure at Blessing Hospital means more patients can stay in the area to get potentially life-saving heart care.

Surgical tech earns ICARE award

A physician nominated surgical tech Kyleigh Hamilton for her outstanding work on a busy day at the Blessing Surgery Center. For her demonstration of the ICARE value of compassion on that day, Kyleigh received an ICARE award in a surprise ceremony on October 28.

Brown Drug Palmyra

1208 S. Main Street 63461 MO United States Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday - Sunday Closed County Market Main…

Stroke Program

Stroke Program The Stroke Program at Blessing Inpatient Rehabilitation provides special care for patients who have undergone a neurological event and are in need of opportunities to improve physicial…