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Advice from a stage 3 breast cancer survivor

Joyce Mayfield began breast cancer treatment in January. At that time, Blessing Health surgeon Emmanuel Bessay offered her some advice.

Risk of respiratory illness up this winter, local doctor says

More people could suffer with the respiratory illnesses this winter than have in the past several years.

Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction: For Referring Providers

Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction: For Referring Providers For Referring Providers  Who is eligible for endobronchial valves?  Patients with COPD who are short of breath despite maximal…

Blessing-Rieman offers new Medical Laboratory Technology program

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences in Quincy is accepting applications for its new Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Classes begin May 26, 2020.

Emergency Center physician joins Blessing Hospital

Seth Thibodeau, DO, has joined the Blessing Hospital Emergency Center medical staff.

Blessing Hospital Named Among Country’s Safest Hospitals

Blessing Hospital has earned its second, consecutive grade of “A” for patient safety from a leading national healthcare consumer group. Blessing was one of only 823 hospitals nationwide and 38 in Illinois named among the safest by the Leapfrog Group for spring 2017.

What To Do If You Have Symptoms of COVID-19

What To Do If You Have Symptoms of COVID-19 Symptoms of COVID-19 The safest course of action for a person feeling mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms is to call their healthcare provider to…

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

What is the HPV vaccine? The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps prevent HPV infections and those types of cancers. HPV can cause cervical, oropharynx, anal and other types of cancers. HPV Facts 43 million HPV infections occur…

150 Years - Historical Photos of Blessing Hospital

Take a look at some historical photos of Blessing Hospital, captured from its inception and through the decades. Blessing Hospital, circa 1880 Blessing Hospital, circa 1920 Blessing Hospital, circa 1930 Blessing Hospital Surgery Team,…

Patient Recognition Week - Maria Wells

During National Patient Experience Week, Maria Wells, certified medical assistant, Blessing Express Clinic, shares her thoughts about her patients.