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“Don’t do what I did”: Debra Bainter’s powerful message about the importance of early detection

When Debra Bainter looks back on the beginning of her breast cancer journey, she doesn’t sugarcoat it. In her own words, she did “everything wrong.”

Creating peace of mind for parents: Gretchen Mason receives Honey Bee Award

Gretchen Mason of Blessing’s Lauretta M. Eno Early Learning Center has been named the latest recipient of the Honey Bee Award, an honor recognizing staff members who consistently go above and beyond in service to patients, families, coworkers, and the community.

Public invited to free Medicare informational presentation

Blessing Health System is hosting a free Medicare 101 educational presentation on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:30 am at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont Street, Quincy.

Joy Berhorst passes the “Pink Torch” forward

For two decades, the annual Pink Pass It On in the District 5K Walk has brought people together in downtown Quincy for a cause bigger than a race, bigger than a fundraiser, and bigger than a single day each October.

Lauren Van Tress receives DAISY Award for exceptional patient and family care

Lauren Van Tress has been named the latest recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award, recognizing the extraordinary compassion, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care she provides to patients and their families.

Blessing employee earns prestigious CPMSM certification

Blessing Health System is proud to announce that Megan Sherwood, Senior Credentialing Specialist, has earned the Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM®) designation, the highest level of certification offered by the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).

Blessing Nurse Educator earns PCCN certification

Rachel Pettitt, BSN, RN, PCCN, Nurse Educator with Blessing Health System’s Nursing Professional Development department, has earned the Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

Flu shots available through Blessing Health System beginning September 22

Blessing Health System is making it convenient for community members to protect themselves and others this flu season by offering flu shots beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Blessing physician co-authors research published in international publication

Blessing Health Urologist Named President of Illinois Urological Society

Blessing Health urologist Bradley Holland, MD has been named president of the Illinois Urological Society (IUS) following the organization's annual meeting August 14 and 15 in Springfield.