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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.”

Blessing Hospital retains Primary Stroke Center status

Blessing Hospital has been recertified as a nationally-recognized Primary Stroke Center. The recertification affirms the hospital’s readiness and ability to provide the highest quality stroke-related healthcare, which includes diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education.

Nurses deliver two lives thanks to “great catch”

At least 1.7 million adults in America will develop sepsis every year. Over the past year, more than 30 Blessing caregivers have been recognized as “Sepsis Heroes” for the early identification of sepsis in their patients.

Celebrating Small: The Latest in Heart Care at Blessing

John Hammock, MD, FACC, FHRS, cardiac electrophysiologist, Blessing Physician Services, cannot believe the size of the Micra pacemaker. Officially, it is one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker, comparable to a large multi-vitamin.

What’s that sound? It’s a colorectal cancer survivor!

If you hear shouting from the rooftops in and around New London, MO, don’t worry. It’s just Jennifer Epperson – a Blessing employee, Josh’s wife and Madison and Cal’s mom. She has every reason to shout from the rooftops.

Blessing Wellness Center Weekly Pre-Order Meals

Place your order for our Wellness Center Weekly Pre-Order Meals! Orders must be placed by Friday, June 5 at 10:00 AM, with pickup on Tuesday, June 9. Cost is $7.00 per meal. Read more about our weekly options below, then complete the form at the…

Area cancer survivors invited to special event on 9/28

All cancer survivors and a guest are invited to indulge and engage at “Evolve”, a free event designed especially for them and hosted by the Blessing Cancer Center team.

Pittsfield man finds surgeon’s skill and words get to the heart of his problem

Jayson Heavner enjoys living life behind the controls of a massive piece of earth-moving equipment. That’s the place where he is in charge. It’s a completely different story when Jayson is flat on his back in a hospital bed.