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Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Patients living with an increased stroke risk due to non-valvular atrial fibrillation (Afib) have multiple care options at the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center. Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) What…

ER Physician Receives Who's Your Angel Award

Dr. Vince Boston, Emergency Center Physician, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from the Chad and Karla Hildebrand family. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel certificate and angel wing pin award to Dr. Boston on November 11.

Blessing CNA earns first Honey Bee Award

Jane Henniger, CNA, 6 South Pediatrics, received Blessing Hospital’s first Honey Bee Award on April 16, 2018.

Free program for Parkinson’s patients, caregivers

There is presently no cure for the estimated one million people in the United States with Parkinson’s disease. There are, however, treatment options and those will be discussed during a free program hosted by Blessing Health System at two different times on Saturday, November 18.

Future surgeon earns Honey Bee Award

Drew Klocke, Surgical Support Tech, Surgical Services/Operating Room, became the 10th Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation on Saturday, February 23.

Oh deer! Mother and daughter experience the Blessing Difference in the middle of the highway

Kimberly Bartimus is a natural-born helper and Debby Rabe is forever grateful. “That’s why I am in this field,” said Kimberly, a certified nurse assistant and four-year member of the Blessing Hospital staff. “It’s in my blood.”

Blessing Health installs public medication disposal containers

Residents of the Quincy and Pittsfield areas now have more options in which to safely and properly dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Long-time ICU nurse earns two nominations and a DAISY award

Michelle Summy, RN, intensive care unit, became Blessing Hospital’s 107th DAISY award winner during a ceremony on April 17, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care. She has been an ICU nurse for 37 years and received two nominations leading to her award.

New treatment available locally for depression

As many as 40% of people with depression can find no relief for their condition.

Teacher learns it takes teamwork to treat cancer

Shari Kirtlink loved her career as a pre-kindergarten teacher at Carpenter’s Kids, a program of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hannibal. All of a sudden, it was her students and their families making a difference in the 57-year-olds life, wearing “Team Shari” shirts and praying for her regularly after she had to leave teaching because of lung cancer that spread to her brain.