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How Uncle Sam helped a mother of two realize a dream to serve others as a nurse

The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines the word “Pollyanna” as describing, “a person characterized by irrepressible optimism and a tendency to find good in everything.”

CVU staff member earns Honey Bee Award

Christina Johnson, Patient Care Tech, Cardiovascular Unit, became the third Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award.

Woman’s three-year struggle leads to discovery of a rare heart condition

Palmyra native Karen Minch jumped at the chance when a staff member from her dentist’s office called to say they had a cancellation and could clean Karen’s teeth a month earlier than expected. The rescheduled appointment may have helped save Karen’s life.

Blessing Health medical assistant retires

Marilyn Valentine, registered medical assistant, Hamilton Warsaw Clinic, Blessing Health, retired June 7, 2024, after 12 years of service.

New Mazor X system pre-plans and assists spine surgery

Spinal surgery at Blessing Hospital has reached a new level of precision with the addition of the Mazor X™ robotic guidance platform.

What can you do to help a cardiologist sleep better at night?

Help your Blessing cardiologist sleep easier tonight by committing to call 911 if you ever experience chest pain or other symptoms that could be a heart attack – and tell your family and friends to do the same thing.

Blessing Foundation

Since 1983, the Blessing Foundation located in Quincy, Illinois, has been giving back to the community that has given so much to all of us. We distribute grants, scholarships and assistance to patients and their families in medical necessity…

DAISY award winner cares for son and mother

Mariah Rice, RN, Women and Children Unit, became the 80th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on January 23, 2023.

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

For certain types of cancer, such as prostate, central nervous system (brain and spine), and head and neck cancers, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is particularly effective. At Blessing Cancer Center, our team of specially trained…

Orthopedic Surgeon Surprises Patient

On May 3, a year after Ted Dede suffered a terrible hip and elbow fracture in a fall, and his wife Doris fractured her knee cap, the couple were back in the spotlight entertaining area nursing home residents with their musical skills.