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Vaccinations

How Vaccines WorkVaccines help develop immunity by imitating an infection. This type of infection, however, almost never causes illness, but it does cause the immune system to produce T-lymphocytes and antibodies. Sometimes, after getting a…

Disclaimer

Welcome to BlessingHealth.org, the web site for Blessing Health System, Quincy's health care leader. Blessing is a nonprofit public benefit, tax-exempt health care system in Quincy, Illinois. This site and all associated trademarks are owned and…

What to Expect

If you are considering whether plastic surgery is right for you, our expert team can help you make that decision. Whether you are thinking about a tummy tuck or simple skin rejuvenation, we have an array of options to help you look and feel…

Current Health Solutions

Member Health Benefits Current Health Solutions is invested in your health. Members have access to the resources they need to understand—and make the best use of—their health benefits. What Is Current Health Solutions? Current Health Solutions, a…

Blessing Hospital Opens New Operating Rooms

Blessing Hospital is prepared to meet the region’s surgical needs into the future with the completion of its year-long Surgical Services expansion project. A hybrid operating room hosted its first procedure on February 27 and the new multipurpose operating room opened on February 14.

Thoracic Conditions

Thoracic conditions affect the organs inside your chest, or thorax. At Blessing’s Heart & Vascular Center, our cardiothoracic team expertly diagnoses and treats conditions that affect your heart, lungs, esophagus and other chest organs. Thoracic…

McDonough District Hospital affiliates with Blessing Health System

Orientation To Hospice Verification Form

As part of orientation, please fill out the fields below to confirm that you have viewed the Orientation Presentation. By entering your information and submitting the form below, you agree that you have viewed and understood the Hospice Orientation…

Gestational Diabetes

When your blood sugar (glucose) levels rise during pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes. Having gestational diabetes does not necessarily mean you will have diabetes forever. Often, the condition will go away after your baby is born. But it…

Tips for Better Sleep

Your daily routine can impact how well you sleep at night. Doctors call this “sleep hygiene,” which refers to the habits and other factors that can affect sleep quality. If you are having trouble sleeping, changing your bedroom atmosphere or daytime…