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U.S. News & World Report Names Blessing Hospital a High Performing Hospital in three categories
Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report.
Woman relies on positive attitude and trust in her doctors to face ovarian cancer
Julie O’Leary says she has led a “blessed” life. She is one of six siblings, the mother of three, a grandmother of four and the wife of Edward for 30 years.
Patient connects with provider thanks to skill and compassion of staff member
When technology stood in the way of a patient and her provider, Heather Gregory made sure the two connected.
Long time Hannibal area surgeon and community leader retires
Michael Bukstein, MD, FACS, surgeon and physician executive director, Blessing Health Hannibal, retires on July 1 after 48 years of service.
Nurses play key role in operating new life-support system
National statistics from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic showed that 50%-60% of patients placed on the life-support system known as ECMO, short for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, survived at least 90 days.
Nurse practitioner provides care and inspiration
Kristin Bradshaw is nationally certified in obesity medicine and the coordinator of the Healthy Weight and Wellness program at Blessing Health’s Hannibal Clinic.
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.
As the surge continues: COVID-19 Update
The COVID-19 related patient surge that Blessing Health System leaders and staff have planned for since March has hit. Space at Blessing Hospital, and at hospitals throughout the region and across the country - is running very short with no end to the demand in sight.
Can an email change your life? Wilma says yes!
Checking her emails one day this spring, a particular message caught the eye of 78-year-old Wilma Hathaway of Palmyra.