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Arrhythmia

Your heart is a pump powered by a constant flow of electricity. Arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, occur when something short-circuits your heart’s electrical system. Arrhythmia If you have an…

Arthritis

Injuries, arthritis and years of use can damage your joints. If you experience joint pain and limited mobility, the orthopedic specialists at Blessing may recommend joint replacement surgery. This procedure can help you reclaim a more active,…

State-of-the-art testing system now online in Blessing Hospital Laboratory

Blessing Hospital has purchased and installed a “BioFire®” testing system in its laboratory. BioFire® allows for in-house testing of twenty-one common viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens in less than an hour. The BioFire® platform has received FDA approval for COVID-19 testing and Blessing Hospital Laboratory will implement the test immediately upon receipt of the test kits from the company.

Arrhythmia Care

Blessing Heart & Vascular Center is the only medical center in the region with an electrophysiology (EP) lab for the diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmias. Here, we quickly diagnose and treat abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias. Arrhythmia…

Man finds out that when it comes to heart care, the movie line is true – there is no place like home

Jerry Kaszynski knows how to keep the beat. For the past three years, the 75-year-old retired chemist from Hannibal has played bass guitar in the Southern Rail country music band – to the delight of line dancers from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri to Riverside, Iowa, and many towns in the Tri-State area.

Cancer Center

We understand that a cancer diagnosis can be frightening. It’s reassuring to know that we provide a complete range of advanced cancer treatment options and support for you and your loved ones close to home. Cancer Center …

Where do the best go when they need care?

Shon Stark is a winner. “I always try to be the best at everything I do,” the 18-year-old said.

Publications

Select a link to view an interactive copy of the Personal Blessing, Blessing Health System Annual Report, or Community Benefit Report.Blessing Hospital Patient GuideClick here to view our Blessing Hospital Patient Guide online.Community Benefit…

Volunteer Opportunities

Our Volunteers: Making a DifferenceA critical component of Blessing Health System comes in the form of hundreds of volunteer workers, who each year contribute tens of thousands of hours supporting our staff, patients and families across dozens of…

How two women - who refused to give up -found help and a brighter future