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How a woman’s “families” worked together when her heart needed care

Family means everything to Michelle Obert; that includes her nuclear family of husband John, to whom she has been married for 40 years, and seven children and five grandchildren; church family at St. Francis in Quincy and her work family of 40 years at Transitions of Western Illinois.

Appointments available for no-cost health screening on October 8 in Hannibal

Reserve your appointment now for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Tuesday, October 8, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, in the MJB Conference Room.

Heart failure doesn’t stop Jim Robinson

Jim Robinson calls himself a “common person.” Some might call Jim lucky.

Three Blessing heart caregivers earn advanced certification

Blessing Heart & Vascular Center registered nurses Jody Figge and Naomi Schenk and registered radiologic technologist Shannon Peters have earned the status of Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

How the Class of 2035 got its teacher back

There are two types of people on the job – those who work to live and those who live to work. Jennifer Burwinkle is a proud member of the second group. She has been a kindergarten teacher in Palmyra, MO, for 24 years.

Meet the “Miracle Guy”

Robert Wilson’s family thought he would be admitted to Blessing Hospital for observation after experiencing severe headaches.

DAISY Team Award Nominations

Please name the team you are nominating Please describe a specific situation or story that clearly demonstrates how this nurse made a meaningful difference in your care Please provide your…

Knitted Knockers offer comfort, support

Mastectomy Aftermath: Volunteers help to produce crocheted prosthesis, which takes shape and feel of real breast.

Man’s 30-year search for freedom ends with a device the size of a quarter

Mike Metcalf invested 28 years of his life defending freedom around the world as a soldier in the United States Army. Today, the 76-year-old Palmyra, Missouri, resident celebrates his freedom. His medical freedom.

Flu Related Visiting Restrictions Lifted at Blessing Hospital

Flu related visiting restrictions have been lifted at Blessing Hospital as cases of the flu have fallen below the designated “regional outbreak” level.