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Youth Corps
Would you like to learn new skills, check out great careers, give back to the community and most importantly, make a difference? Check out Blessing Hospital Youth Corps!
As a member of the Blessing Hospital Youth Corps, you can spend part…
Quality Data
Blessing Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare. We are accredited by DNV GL-Healthcare and certified by DNV for ISO 9001:20015. DNV GL-Healthcare is an independent, not-for-profit organization. It is the recognized…
National Cancer Survivor Day
Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to join the Blessing Hospital Cancer Center team in Quincy on Friday, June 5, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day 2026. The event will take place between 1 - 3 pm in the parking lot at 11th…
Types and Causes of Strokes
Types of Strokes
There are several types of strokes:
Ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke.
Hemorrhagic stroke, which happens when an artery in the brain leaks…
Efforts of Risk Management staffer recognized with Honey Bee award
Justin McDermott, risk management and patient relations specialist, received the 76th Honey Bee award during a presentation on January 30. The Blessing Honey Bee award recognizes the exceptional service provided by support staff.
DAISY award winner advocates for patient
Carlee Jenkins, RN, General Medicine/Observation Decision Unit, became the 79th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on December 13, 2022.
Should You Consider Bariatric Surgery
Perhaps you’ve tried every diet and exercise routine under the sun. And yet. The weight just doesn’t want to budge. If you feel like you’re stuck in an endless cycle of dieting, then regaining the weight, you may be considering bariatric surgery.
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Long-time Blessing Hospital surgical nurse and leader to retire
Ellen Halfpap, BSN, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, Director, Surgical Services, Blessing Hospital, retired after 45 years of service on September 5, 2023.
Security Officer Receives Who's Your Angel Award
Garin Egbers, Security Officer, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employee, Sarah Schaller, Social Services Case Worker, Integrated Care. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on January 18.
Blessing Health offers free cancer screening kits
In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri, and by mail. The kits are available from Monday, March 18 and while supplies last.