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Long time Hannibal area surgeon and community leader retires

Michael Bukstein, MD, FACS, surgeon and physician executive director, Blessing Health Hannibal, retires on July 1 after 48 years of service.

Donate Life - Taylor Breuer

Donate Life - Taylor Breuer's Story In my opinion, being an organ or tissue donor is a selfless act that can impact someone's life after I’m no longer on this earth. I decided to become an organ and tissue donor at the age of 16; I told my mom…

Illini nurse receives international award

Emily Hill, RN, Illini Rural Health Clinic, became the latest Illini nurse to receive the international DAISY award for her extraordinary nursing care. Nurses can be nominated for the award by patients or their family members, providers or other coworkers.

Walk-In Clinic nurse earns DAISY award

Megan Courtois, RN, Walk-In Clinic, became the 98th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on July 23, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

Two Blessing Employees Retire

Blessing Health System employees Debbie Giesing and Terri Bugh retire on June 6, 2025, representing 36 years of service.

Parents’ encouragement leads to rewarding career

Debbie McGinnis retires August 22 with a full heart after 44 years as a Blessing Hospital nurse.

Blessing Health System earns national marketing award

Blessing Health System has earned a national healthcare marketing award. Blessing earned a 2017 Silver Aster Award for its “Personal Blessing” magazine.

Blessing leader earns certification

Todd Haverstock, Administrative Coordinator, Information Security, Blessing Health System, has earned the status of Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) from the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants.

Powerlifters Help Cancer Patients Carry The Load

Summit Spa and Fitness and NutritionHQ in Quincy teamed up with clients to deliver $1,050 for the unmet needs of patients of the Blessing Cancer Center and the Blessing Breast Center.

Sept. 17 Is World Patient Safety Day

September 17 is recognized as World Patient Safety Day.