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Observation Decision Unit

Chest pain is never something to ignore. However, these pains are not always a sign that you are having a heart attack. Observation Decision Unit If the origin of the pain is unknown and you are…

People needing partial knee replacement have new option at Blessing Hospital

People needing a partial knee replacement have a new option to feel better faster with new technology at Blessing Hospital.

Emergency Center nurse receives DAISY Award

Cindy Hoewing, RN, Emergency Center, Blessing Hospital, became the 44th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on November 1.

Recent nursing school graduate earns Honey Bee award

Bridget O’Bryan, RN, became the hospital’s 25th Honey Bee Award winner during a surprise presentation on September 29, 2020.  Bridget received the award for care she delivered when working as a CNA, before passing her NCLEX and becoming an RN.

Meet a man on a mission to share a message of health

Blessing Mt. Sterling Clinic earns national accreditation

Medical mystery ends with good news for Hannibal man

David Griffith was enjoying retirement. He exercised regularly, maintained a healthy diet and never had to take a prescription medication in his life.

How a lung cancer patient found the strength of go forward

Sue Hamner White lives with terminal lung cancer. The key word in that sentence is “lives.”

How a stuffed bear changed my life, and helps me make a difference in the lives of others

My husband was in hospice care for the last 6 days of his life. After he passed away, a counselor visited with me once a month for an entire year. What a blessing that was.

How a family made mom’s wish come true

The opening sentence of the obituary shared the facts, “Iris Audry Newman Schoonover, 96, of Liberty, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side October 15, 2022.”