Bodine, Laurel

Kamps, Jennifer is a healthcare professional affiliated with Blessing Health and Blessing Hospital, specializing in bariatric medicine and surgery. With a career in healthcare that began in 1999, she has been part of the Blessing Health System since 2012, focusing on the transformative effects of metabolic and bariatric surgery for her patients. A lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill, Jennifer resides in rural Pike County with her family and enjoys engaging with patients of all ages, particularly families. In her personal time, she is an avid supporter of her sons' sporting events and enjoys St. Louis Cardinals baseball and traveling. Generated from the website

Leah Heming, CNP, is a dedicated healthcare professional at the Blessing Bariatric Institute in Quincy, IL, specializing in bariatric medicine. With 24 years of nursing experience, primarily in cancer care, Leah brings a personal touch to her practice, having been one of the first patients to undergo bariatric surgery at Blessing. Her passion for obesity medicine is rooted in her understanding of the chronic nature of the condition, allowing her to connect deeply with her patients. Outside of her professional life, Leah enjoys nurturing sickly plants, which she refers to as "plant rehabilitation," and emphasizes the importance of smiling in her daily interactions. Generated from the website