Blessing Health System Leader to Retire
Ann Awerkamp Dickson retires on December 31, 2025, after 43 years with Blessing, the last 22 years as administrative director of the Blessing Foundation.
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This patient finds a familiar face is the antidote to anxiety, leading to DAISY award
One of the benefits of living in a rural area is that there are few strangers – people know their neighbors. It’s also one of the benefits of rural healthcare.
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Christmas comes early to Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center
The staff of the Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center, and their patients, enjoyed Christmas a bit early, thanks to the generosity of the family and friends of a former patient.
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Blessing employee earns international scholarship
William Lieber, medical office assistant, urology, Blessing Health System, is among 32 recipients selected recently for a Rhodes Scholarship.
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Integrated Care: Mom finds life-saving help in a crisis
Seeking and receiving behavioral health care is as important as physical healthcare. Our Integrated Care team members provide short-term therapy support to patients working through various conditions.
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Blessing Hospital earns spot on national “top hospitals” list
Blessing Hospital is among the healthcare providers named to the recently-issued list of Forbes Top Hospitals 2026, was one of only 235 hospitals to receive the maximum 5-star rating and the only Tri-State area hospital to make the list.
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Blessing Health System earns state recognition for antibiotic use
Both Blessing Health System hospitals, Blessing Hospital in Quincy and Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, have been recognized by the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) Acute Care Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll program with Silver status.
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McNuggets and compassion lead to award for ER nurse
A patient in crisis found an advocate in Alexis Grootens, RN, Blessing Hospital Emergency Center.
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Two women’s search for pain relief lead them to the same place
Arlis was pulling weeds on the family farm when she tripped on the edge of some landscaping blocks, landing on her back on one of the blocks. This began her journey that would lead her to the Spine Center.
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Work of Blessing Hospital maternity team recognized at state conference
Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity care team received five awards at the recent Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) 13th Annual Conference.
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