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What We Do
The Blessing Foundation is a charity dedicated to improving the care and lives of people within our local community. We support individuals and families on their healthcare journeys, health science students for their education and Blessing and…
Woman finds relief after years of pain
Linda Lamb was missing something in her life. Sandals.
Teresa Adams House Campaign
What we do & the need for a new house
Located less than a block from Blessing Hospital at 1129 Oak in a 70-year-old, two-story, three-bedroom, two-bath bungalow, the Quincy Hospitality House was founded in 1998 by Blessing Hospital, Blessing…
When a healer needs healing
The Central School District in Adams County, Illinois, holds an annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Each year for the past 10 years, Jenny Hetzler, school nurse, attended the event in case her services were needed by any participating students.
Should You Consider Bariatric Surgery
Perhaps you’ve tried every diet and exercise routine under the sun. And yet. The weight just doesn’t want to budge. If you feel like you’re stuck in an endless cycle of dieting, then regaining the weight, you may be considering bariatric surgery.
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Contact Us
Questions and CommentsWe welcome your comments and questions. If you have a question for your provider, please contact their office directly via the secure patient portal or by phone. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call…
Application for Volunteer Service
If you are interested in sharing your time and talents as a Blessing volunteer, please complete this application, or call the Volunteer Services department at (217) 223-8400, ext. 6820. If you prefer to print and mail in your application,…
Woman calls unique breast health service a lifesaver
Some people call it junk mail. It’s unsolicited material from businesses and organizations that can be aggravating at times as it clutters a home mailbox. Katie Thomure believes one of those mailings saved her life.
This is not your typical “first-ever” surgery
The words printed on Marla Harper’s shirt said it all, “Think Happy Thoughts.” A week from the day she wore the shirt, Marla would have a mastectomy. In her 68 years of life, this would be her first surgery.
How the Class of 2035 got its teacher back
There are two types of people on the job – those who work to live and those who live to work. Jennifer Burwinkle is a proud member of the second group. She has been a kindergarten teacher in Palmyra, MO, for 24 years.