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Bone Health

Osteoporosis causes bones to become brittle and weak. If you have osteoporosis, you are more likely to break a bone – usually a hip bone – during a fall or other incident. People aged 50 and older are more at risk for these types of bone breaks,…

Finish line to a lifetime dream gets closer for a Blessing Hospital volunteer

Rich Avoletta will be on the east coast July 30 competing in triathlon.

What to do when a “pain in the neck” is more than a pain in the neck

Tom Dolan has hiked the Rocky, Appalachian and Ozark Mountains and kayaked the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi, Missouri, and countless smaller rivers. Recently, Tom faced the possibility of losing his slice of heaven.

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. …

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,…