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Blessing Now Offers Cutting-edge Technology to Help Patients with Swallowing Problems
Patients of Blessing Health System’s nationally-accredited physical rehabilitation program now have access to new technology to treat swallowing difficulties.
How much pain and suffering are too much?
All of us experience pain and suffering during our lives – some much more than others. This is Jessie Parker’s story of often times unbearable pain and what motivates her to continue living.
Daughter Says Blessing Health Hannibal Doctors Saved Her Mother’s Life
Sharon Brocksmith was afraid she was going to lose her 86-year-old mother. That was before two Blessing Health Hannibal doctors and their staffs answered her tearful plea.
Proper nutrition to decrease breast cancer risk
Nutrition is a modifiable risk factor that if guidelines are followed can decrease breast cancer risk tremendously.
Heart nurse earns national certification
Alexis “Lexi” Smith, BSN, RN, Cardiovascular Unit, Blessing Hospital, has earned the national status of Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
New heart procedure at Blessing Hospital
A new minimally invasive procedure at Blessing Hospital means more patients can stay in the area to get potentially life-saving heart care.
Compassion in action: Nancy Swartz receives Honey Bee Award
For those who cross her path, Nancy Swartz is more than a nurse. She is a steady source of kindness, reassurance, and heartfelt support. These traits have earned her Blessing's Honey Bee Award.
DAISY award winner has nursing in his blood
Kobe Williams’s grandmother, aunt and great-aunt were all Blessing Hospital nurses. On January 27, Kobe, a second-year nurse, added a special honor to his family’s caregiving legacy when he received Blessing’s 117th DAISY award.
Infection prevention nurse earns national certification
Katie Ludwig, BSN, RN, infection preventionist registered nurse, Blessing Health System, has earned the status of Certified in Infection Control (CIC) from the national Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.