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Get the door, the doctor’s here

Virtual visits allow patients to interact with their health care provider from the safety of their homes, away from the silent, invisible threat of the virus in the outside world. Blessing Health System providers have conducted hundreds of these high-tech visits each business day of the pandemic.

Woman’s life-long dream becomes a family affair

Blessing Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary during 2025. This is the third in a series of stories celebrating the anniversary through generations of care, compassion and community as told by family members working at Blessing.

Meet a man turning back the years on lung disease with minimally invasive surgery

Robin Carel’s lungs have gone through a lot over 70 years - including nearly 40 years of smoking and a career in the construction industry.

Blessing ER Nurse Earns DAISY Award

Jessica Bichsel, BSN, RN, Emergency Center, Blessing Hospital, became the 28th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. 

Blessing’s heart care quality receives national recognition

Blessing Health recently received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

Blessing Health announces changes to healthcare services in Keokuk

In response to consistently low demand for inpatient and emergency room care, Blessing Health will close its hospital in Keokuk, Iowa.

Cardiac nurse receives DAISY Award

Robbie Overstreet, RN, Cardiovascular Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 42nd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on August 19.

Blessing ICU nurse earns DAISY award

Kristen DeVine, RN, Intensive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 36th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Construction begins on Teresa Adams House

Volunteers and community leaders broke ground March 14 for construction of the Teresa Adams House in Quincy, the replacement to the 70-year-old Quincy Hospitality House.

Blessing Health team earns national recognition

A specialized Blessing Health team that provides life-changing care to children has earned a prestigious national recognition.