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Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic conditions affect the lungs, chest, diaphragm and esophagus. At Blessing’s Heart & Vascular Center, our expert thoracic surgery team treats lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), disorders of the esophagus and other…

Blessing Health earns ISO 9001 quality management certification

Blessing and Illini Hospitals and all affiliated departments have been awarded by DNV full certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. DNV is a global, independent, certification provider.

Centralized Staffing RN Earns Who's Your Angel Award

Amanda Childress, RN, Centralized Staffing and Wayland Mutter, Intensivist, QMG, Blessing Intensive Care Unit, received Who’s Your Angel nominations from Will Spear and family. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on January 11.

How a stuffed bear changed my life, and helps me make a difference in the lives of others

My husband was in hospice care for the last 6 days of his life. After he passed away, a counselor visited with me once a month for an entire year. What a blessing that was.

Nurses help of new moms facing challenges leads to DAISY award

Tina Womack, RN, lactation nurse, Blessed Beginnings, became Blessing Hospital’s 106th DAISY award winner during a ceremony on March 24, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care.

Illini Community Hospital announces $1.6 million construction project

Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield, IL, will relocate and expand its walk-in clinic as part of a $1.6 million dollar project.

Anesthesiologist Earns Who's Your Angel Award

Quincy Anesthesia Associate’s Joseph Leonardi, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Vicki McCarty and her daughter Erica Carmean. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on December 18.

Our Maternity Care Team

You want the very best for your new baby, and that begins with a positive birth experience. At Blessed Beginnings, the maternity care team focuses on providing the highest level of patient care during labor, delivery and recovery. We support your…

Sleep Apnea

Sleep problems do not discriminate: They can affect men and women of every age, race and income level. If you snore, you have a 20 to 40 percent chance of having sleep apnea, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Sleep Apnea …

Asthma

Asthma symptoms can range from severe shortness of breath that comes on suddenly to chronic coughing fits. Our pulmonary specialists can help you determine whether your symptoms are asthma related and if so, provide you with the most effective…