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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…

Blessing nurse earns DAISY award

Robin Tucker, RN, 3 North unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 39th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award on May 30, 2019.

Radiation Oncology

Depending on your personalized treatment plan, you may need radiation therapy. At Blessing Cancer Center, our experienced cancer specialists offer several types of radiation therapy to treat cancer. Radiation Oncology …

Blessing Bariatric Institute

At the Blessing Bariatric Institute, we have dedicated providers who are focused on the prevention and treatment of the disease of obesity. Their mission includes the comprehensive and passionate lifetime care for the obese patient. Blessing…

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.

Ladies: Here is why your health needs to be on the ‘front burner’ in your life

This is how Amy Henson’s wife, Jillian, describes her, “Someone who is fiercely loyal, who has a ginormous (sic) heart and is willing to care about others.” That passion and compassion caused Amy to put some important personal needs on hold recently. Over a short period of time Jillian’s mother became ill and passed away, Amy started a new job as a licensed clinical social worker with Blessing Health, and Jillian was diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer.

Physicians join Blessing Health System

Kurtis Stewart, MD, surgeon, Rami Abumasmah, MD, and Osama Qubaiah, MD have joined Blessing Physician Services.

Chaplain Recognized for Making True Human Connections

Megan Pike, Chaplain, Blessing Hospital, became the hospital’s 28th Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on February 18. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the remarkable patient experience delivered by support staff employees.

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.

Blessing Neurosurgeon Helps Woman Get Back To Work

No longer being able to do the job she loved was a possibility earlier this year when back pain crippled Candi Ludwig.