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It wasn’t age, but a “starving heart” that robbed this man’s energy

Bill Aschemann knew he had an irregular heart beat for a year. In 2023, when his condition reached a point where further testing was required, it was scheduled for a Monday. The Friday before the test, Bill spent time working in the yard. That changed his plans.

Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine earns imaging accreditation

As a result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ARC), Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine in Quincy has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Statement on Health Facilities and Services Review Board Decision to Approve the Blessing Ambulatory Surgery Center Relocation

Blessing Health System President and CEO Maureen Kahn is issuing the following statement on today’s Health Facilities and Services Review Board decision to approve Blessing Hospital’s Certificate of Need application to relocate and modernize the current Ambulatory Surgery Center:

Blessing Foundation Caring Club Funds Assist Local Family after Fire

Donors to the Blessing Foundation Caring Club recently helped a family who lost everything, but the clothes on their backs, in a house fire. The family has a young daughter who requires a wheelchair that was destroyed in the fire. The Blessing Foundation learned of this tragedy from a concerned community member.

Blessing Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Centers Designation for Cardiac Care

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with a Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

Registration open for no cost cholesterol and wellness screening

Registrations are now being accepted for a No Cost Community Cholesterol and Wellness Screening hosted by Blessing Health System.

Illness increases bring masks back to Blessing

Effective Monday, December 5, all patients and visitors entering any Blessing Health clinic or hospital in the region must wear a mask for the protection of patients, visitors and employees as respiratory illness levels rise.

Cardiologist retires after 43 years at Hannibal Clinic

Richard Ha, MD, cardiologist, Hannibal Clinic, retired July 15 after 43 years of providing patient care.