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Quincy Hospitality House volunteers launch capital campaign to build new facility

The Quincy Hospitality House Board of Directors has launched a $2 million fundraising campaign to replace its 70-year-old, two-story structure at 1129 Oak Street with a modern, more customer-friendly facility.

Mystery solved: Surgeon diagnoses, treats icy injury

Kim Peters is one in a million. That is how many people the federal Centers for Disease Control estimates are injured each year as the result of falling on ice and snow. On an icy day and with her hands full, including the leash of her puppy, Kim slipped and fell down three stairs.

One nurse’s journey to the bedside: “I wish I would have done it earlier”

Bev Armstrong’s path to a nursing career began late in life, with the arrival of her granddaughter. Born in Keokuk, Iowa, with a hematoma, the baby was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit in Iowa City.

Patient has a soft spot in his heart for Blessing Home Care

For most of his 78 years, Gary Vogel says his health has been, “generally, really good.”

Blessing Health System Leader to Retire

Ann Awerkamp Dickson retires on December 31, 2025, after 43 years with Blessing, the last 22 years as administrative director of the Blessing Foundation.

How One Blanket Warms An Entire Family

Blessing Hospice hosts the “Memory Bear” program, making items including stuffed bears and pillows for their families out of textile items that belonged to their loved one.

Local Healthcare Affiliation Will Contribute To Improved Patient Access

Blessing Health System and another area healthcare provider have entered into an affiliation agreement to improve access to care for area patients.

Statement from Blessing Hospital on the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Vote

Maureen Kahn, CEO of Blessing Hospital, is issuing the following statement on the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s decision on the Certification of Need (CON) application from Quincy Medical Group.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - ILLINI - EMERGENCY ROOM

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for assessing patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care provided by the nursing team.…

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) INTERNAL CONTRACT - MEDICAL SURGICAL SERVICES - CENTRALIZED STAFFING

*This position is not benefit eligible. The position commitment is a 13-week work assignment to be scheduled by the Nurse leader and require a minimum of 36 hours per week for the duration of the assignment.* JOB SUMMARY This position is…