1322 pages found

The power of mammograms - Sorry moms, sometimes daughters know best

It takes a while to admit it, sometimes many years, but most of us eventually realize that we learned valuable life lessons from our parents.

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.

Heroes: It takes one to know one

Norm says everything is healed and he’ll be released from the Blessing Wound Center’s care very soon with another battle in his life won and a special place in his heart for his heroes at the Blessing Wound Center.

Centralized Staffing nurse earns DAISY award

Meredith Hyer RN, Centralized Staffing, became the 88th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on September 18, 2023.

Celebrating National Hospital Week 2020

May 10-16, 2020, is National Hospital Week.

Learning the lessons of a pandemic, from Maureen Kahn

Learning the lessons of a pandemic, from Maureen Kahn, President/CEO, Blessing Health System

Free mammograms offered October 22 to women who qualify

Women from a five-county area of west-central Illinois may be eligible to receive a free mammogram on Tuesday, October 22.

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.

About Our Surgical Department

If you or a loved one needs surgery, Blessing offers the most comprehensive surgical care in the region. Our surgeons and their teams have years of training and expertise to treat a variety of health conditions. Experience the Blessing Difference:…

Blessing employee earns international scholarship

William Lieber, medical office assistant, urology, Blessing Health System, is among 32 recipients selected recently for a Rhodes Scholarship.