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Illinois Trauma Nurse Specialist Program
Trauma Nurse Specialist CourseThis state approved trauma course is a comprehensive, 9-week course covering all facets of trauma care including pre-hospital, initial assessment, acute resuscitation, stabilization and transfer as well as common…
Patients find success in losing tons at Blessing Bariatric Institute
Blessing Bariatric Institute surgery patients have lost it – weight that is – a lot of it.
Blessing surgical nurse retires
Becky Bell, RN, Surgical Services, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, retired on June 1, 2018, after 37 years of service.
After a decade of suffering, Baylis man celebrates a second chance at life
On April 5, 2025, Rev. Gary Dice will celebrate one year with his transplanted heart. He is thankful to God, to his family and friends, to the many members of his medical team and to someone he does not yet know, the individual - and their loved ones - who donated the heart that gave him his second chance at life.
Meet a man at the heart of a Christmas miracle
Miracles can occur anywhere at any time. Ask Dean Woodruff. His miracle began in a cemetery three days before Christmas 2021.
How Debbie Schulte found the way back to her family
Jayne Pieper cries when she tells this story. Her tears have purpose. Jayne and her mother want everyone to know how Blessing Health board certified neurosurgeon John Olson changed their lives.
Blessing Palmyra Clinic hosts open house after recent renovations
Blessing Physician Services’ Palmyra Clinic staff will host an open house for community members to view its recently updated building on Wednesday, September 26, between 5 and 7 pm.
Tri-State healthcare leader sets retirement date
Maureen Kahn, president and CEO, Blessing Health, will retire on October 6, 2023. The announcement was made by Timothy Koontz, Chairman, Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees.
U.S. News & World Report Names Blessing Hospital a High Performing Hospital in three categories
Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report.
“Quincy girl” helps deliver an award-winner
Janet Kayser-Shirrell is a dreamer. She grew up at 14th and Adams in Quincy. A favorite activity of young Janet was bike riding to her grandparent’s home on the north side of town and crossing Quincy’s most famous street on the way.