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Colorectal Cancer Myths and Facts
Colorectal Cancer is a preventable cancer. Know your facts, talk to your provider about the right approach to keep you healthy and get screened. Don't let these common misconceptions keep you from protecting your…
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.
Blessing Employee Earns Three Accreditations
Anthony Lara, Information Security and Compliance Analyst, Blessing Health System, has earned three information security accreditation by meeting the prerequisites of the accrediting bodies and passing examinations.
Striking a blow against heart failure
New technology in use at Blessing will improve the quality of life of heart failure patients. The tiny device is called CardioMEMS. It is placed directly into the pulmonary artery during a non-surgical procedure and records the pressure inside the lungs.
“It measures the vibrations from blood flow within the lungs without the use of any batteries or other power supply,” explained Dr. Krause.
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.
Centralized Staffing nurse earns DAISY award
Meredith Hyer RN, Centralized Staffing, became the 88th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on September 18, 2023.
Area patients receiving letters from insurance plans in error
Some area residents who see Blessing Health providers for their healthcare are receiving letters from their insurance plans stating that their provider is out-of-network. Those letters are being sent in error.
Progressive Care Unit RN Receives International DAISY Award
Kaylan Drebes, RN, BSN, Progressive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 29th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
Heart failure doesn’t stop Jim Robinson
Jim Robinson calls himself a “common person.” Some might call Jim lucky.
Blessing Hospital earns national High Performing Hospital recognition
U.S. News & World Report, known for its annual hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Blessing Hospital as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital in six areas of care.