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Ready or not, here I come! Parents find the care they need in their new hometown when baby arrives early
Moms and dads, imagine this: You’re pregnant with your first bundle of joy when a great job opportunity comes up in the next state, five weeks before your due date.
Where do the best go when they need care?
Shon Stark is a winner. “I always try to be the best at everything I do,” the 18-year-old said.
Recognize The Heart Of Our Community
There are people all over our area that help their neighbors, support local organizations and regularly go out of their way for others. We think it’s time these people were recognized and thanked publically, but it’s up to you to tell us who is…
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day: Brady's Story
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we share the story of Brady Neisen of Fowler, Illinois and his family. The date for World Down Syndrome Day being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
ER Tech earns Honey Bee award
Nicole Deverger, ER Tech, earned Blessing Hospital’s 57th Honey Bee award during a surprise presentation on June 26, 2023. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
ICU nurse earns DAISY award
Tana Logue, RN, Intensive Care Unit, became the 83rd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on April 23, 2023.
Support Groups
We encourage you to contact support group organizers in advance if you have questions.Addiction/Substance AbuseAddicts VictoriousMeets each Tuesday from 7-8 pm at Horizons in Quincy (224 S. 8th). The women's group meets each Thursday from 4-5…
Woman calls weight loss surgery the best decision she ever made: Here’s why
As the regional disaster manager for the American Red Cross based in Quincy, Amanda Venvertloh leads a team that uses the qualities of patience, persistence and passion to help people get back on their feet after a flood or tornado.
One of Blessing Health’s best employee recruitment and retention tools turns 50 years old
The idea led Blessing Hospital to success as a regional healthcare provider and made history, too.
Advice from a stage 3 breast cancer survivor
Joyce Mayfield began breast cancer treatment in January. At that time, Blessing Health surgeon Emmanuel Bessay offered her some advice.