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On the Road Again: Tinkerbell and Mark are Headed Home
Tinkerbell and her very grateful owner are on the road again.
Singing the praises of the Radiation Oncology team – really!
Have you ever “sung someone’s praises”? You probably have, but may not be familiar with the phrase. Singing someone’s praises means to, “express enthusiastic approval or admiration of someone or something.” It does not require actual singing.
A request on Doctor’s Day 2025
As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of Blessing Hospital this year, we have the opportunity to reflect on the many changes that have occurred in local healthcare delivery over the past century-and-a-half.
Free mammograms offered October 22 to women who qualify
Women from a five-county area of west-central Illinois may be eligible to receive a free mammogram on Tuesday, October 22.
Registration open for free workshops on raising teenagers
Blessing Health Hannibal, Hannibal Clinic Health Services, and University of Missouri Extension are offering a series of three, free workshops for parents, guardians and caretakers of 10-17-year-olds. Registration is now open.
Rehab Nurse Earns Who's Your Angel Award
Tina Ehrhart, CNA, Rehabilitation Services, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Will Spear and his family. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on January 15.
EKG tech earns Honey Bee award
John Gallaher, EKG tech, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Blessing Hospital, earned the hospital’s 67th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on April 19. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
Meet a lady who turns up the heat
According to caregiver.com, as we age our bodies become sensitive to cold temperature. Among the reasons for that is a decrease in the metabolic rate that leaves aging bodies unable to generate enough heat to help maintain the normal temperature of 98.6 degree.
Farmer finds an abundant harvest of health at Blessing
By December 2022, Vincent Holtkamp could not stand the pain anymore.
It wasn’t age, but a “starving heart” that robbed this man’s energy
Bill Aschemann knew he had an irregular heart beat for a year. In 2023, when his condition reached a point where further testing was required, it was scheduled for a Monday. The Friday before the test, Bill spent time working in the yard. That changed his plans.