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New care option available for uncontrolled high blood pressure

People living with uncontrolled high blood pressure, known as resistant hypertension, have a new treatment option from Blessing Health.

A sister’s advice leads to shocking discovery

It’s probably pneumonia. Maybe it’s COVID? Those were the thoughts running through the mind of 28-year old Patrick Smith as he drove through a dark winter’s night from his home in Hannibal to the Blessing Hospital Emergency Center.

CNA’s impact on patients and coworkers earns Honey Bee award

The coworkers who nominated Tyler Brinkley for the Honey Bee award called him a “team player” and “absolutely amazing with patients.” That nomination led to Tyler, CNA, General Medical/Hospitalist/Observation Decision Unit, to receive the health systems 83rd Honey Bee award during a recent ceremony.

RNs Earn "Who's Your Angel?" Recognition

Three registered nurses from 5 Medical received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Audra Allensworth. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on April 12.  

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - CRITICAL CARE/PCU

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $19.02 + ($2.25) SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing direct care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a RN and in cooperation with other…

Walk-In Clinic nurse earns DAISY award

Megan Courtois, RN, Walk-In Clinic, became the 98th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on July 23, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

Blessing Health System leader earns advanced degree

Surgical Recovery Room

Waking up after surgery can be unsettling. In our comfortable recovery room, our specially trained nurses provide expert care. We carefully monitor you to ensure a good start to your recovery. Surgical Recovery Room …

Inhalers and Nebulizers

When you are struggling to breathe, you need fast relief. Inhalers and nebulizers can provide quick relief to respiratory symptoms caused by asthma and COPD. Learn what makes them so effective and how they can help manage certain conditions. Inhalers…

Blessed Beginnings Secretary Receives "Who's Your Angel?" Award

Kristi Primm, Unit Secretary, Blessed Beginnings/Obstetrics, received a Who’s Your Angel award on September 4.