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Blessing hosts an event for area women

Area women are invited to register now for Blessing Health System’s second annual “Revitalize: An evening of Women’s Wellness” on Thursday, May 23. The event is free but space is limited and registration is required.

One of Blessing’s first employed physicians to retire

Steven Ginos, MD, one of Blessing Physician Services’ first employed providers, retires May 13 after 16 years with Blessing Health System and 36 years as a family medicine physician.

Shed No Tears For This Survivor

Bobbie Bright was born at Blessing Hospital. She eventually moved to Keokuk, Iowa, and built a life as a hairstylist for herself and her daughter. Sixty-seven years later, Bobbie is back at Blessing, a patient of the Blessing Cancer Center receiving…

Meet a mommy warrior

It’s amazing what the human spirit – and body – can endure.

Palmyra man finds life-changing care in his own backyard

Dustin Day moved his family – teen-age daughter and wife – from southern California to Palmyra, MO, to be closer to his wife’s family. The move had some unexpected benefits for Dustin including saving his life.

Rehab CNA earns Honey Bee Award

Mackenzie Cooksey, CNA, Rehabilitation Service, became the seventh Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation on Wednesday, November 28.

Quitting Smoking

Resources & Steps to Quitting Smoking and tobacco use have been associated with multiple health conditions and diseases including: Cancer Heart disease Diabetes Cataracts Tobacco usage can cause damage to nearly every organ in the body.…

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.

HIM Partnership Council Making True Human Connections

A partnership council volunteer day has turned into an ongoing commitment to the community for members of the Health Information Management (HIM) team.

CNA goes extra mile for dying patient; earns Honey Bee award

Progressive Care Unit CNA Amber Hudnut clocked out after work, but did not go home as most employees would. On this day she went to the bedside of a dying patient.