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Woman finds renewed energy and pride after surgery

“Quincy girl” helps deliver an award-winner

Janet Kayser-Shirrell is a dreamer. She grew up at 14th and Adams in Quincy. A favorite activity of young Janet was bike riding to her grandparent’s home on the north side of town and crossing Quincy’s most famous street on the way.

Woman relies on positive attitude and trust in her doctors to face ovarian cancer

Julie O’Leary says she has led a “blessed” life. She is one of six siblings, the mother of three, a grandmother of four and the wife of Edward for 30 years.

Surgical Services

If you or a loved one needs surgery, our surgeons and their teams provide expert, compassionate care. From same-day outpatient surgery to total joint replacement and open heart surgery, Blessing provides a broad array of surgical services. Surgical…

Keeping this story alive can save others

After years of sophisticated medical care, including surgeries at a children’s hospital associated with Stanford University in southern California, Madilynn’s doctor came to the decision that she needed a heart-lung transplant to live. For a number of reasons, she was not a candidate.

Joint Replacement

Injuries, arthritis and years of use can damage your joints. If you experience joint pain and limited mobility, the orthopedic specialists at Blessing may recommend joint replacement surgery. This procedure can help you reclaim a more active,…

Lymphedema

Some types of cancer treatments can cause side effects afterward. If you experience pain and swelling in your arm or leg after treatment, the specialists at Blessing Cancer Center can help you manage it. We offer treatment to help relieve side…

Radiation Oncology Patient Journey

Blessing's Radiation Oncology team is here to help navigate you through your cancer journey. Radiation Oncology Patient Journey The journey begins when a patient is referred for radiation therapy…

Chest Pain

Chest pain is often associated with having a heart attack. Not all chest pain is life-threatening, but it is always best to seek immediate medical attention. Depending on the severity and your symptoms, you may need to call 911. This way, paramedics…

Teacher learns a life lesson

As a substitute teacher, Donia Gardner has to be prepared for a call to work at a moment’s notice. But even with 24 years’ experience there was no way to prepare for her day at Quincy’s Denman Elementary School on Friday, January 31, 2025.