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Man finds the “trip” was not as bad as he thought it would be
You never know who is going to help save your life. “My insurance agent called me and said, ‘You need to go to the doctor now. Your PSA number is off the charts.’”
Nursing is a tradition for this Illini Community Hospital family
While the Smith family shares a last name that is considered common, that’s where the ordinary ends in their lives.
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.
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.
Passion and positivity lead woman back from tragedy
Sierra Reed felt something was missing in her life. That began to change the day her son Declan needed care at the Blessing Emergency Center.
Two women’s search for pain relief lead them to the same place
Arlis was pulling weeds on the family farm when she tripped on the edge of some landscaping blocks, landing on her back on one of the blocks. This began her journey that would lead her to the Spine Center.
How a Conversation Between Strangers Saved a War Veteran's Life
A telephone call from a fellow veteran (but a complete stranger) helped convince Jim Nauert to go through with a lifesaving heart procedure.
Meet a man turning back the years on lung disease with minimally invasive surgery
Robin Carel’s lungs have gone through a lot over 70 years - including nearly 40 years of smoking and a career in the construction industry.
We Chose Blessing
We All Chose Blessing
Blessing has attracted some of the nation’s top specialists. With outcomes among the best in the country. Specialists in virtually every…
Giving Society
Programs, services and new technology featured on our website and in the latest issue of Personal Blessing, made possible in part by donations to Blessing Hospital and The Blessing Foundation. The Giving Society is an honor roll of those…