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Patient connects with provider thanks to skill and compassion of staff member

When technology stood in the way of a patient and her provider, Heather Gregory made sure the two connected.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

What is the HPV vaccine? The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps prevent HPV infections and those types of cancers. HPV can cause cervical, oropharynx, anal and other types of cancers. HPV Facts 43 million HPV infections occur…

Employee who helped start popular community event to retire

Laurie Laaker, office coordinator, Oncology Infusion Center, retires October 10 after 39 years of service.

Illini Community Hospital receives federal dollars to expand telemedicine care

Patients of Illini Community Hospital will benefit from expanded telemedicine services, thanks to funding from the federal government.

Information Systems staffer figures out why computer programs weren’t talking, fixes it, and earns an award for it

When two computer programs were not communicating with each other as they should, Pam Booth became involved with lightning speed, fixed the issue and earned an ICARE Excellence Award for her expertise.

Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Kurtis Stewart

Kurtis Stewart, M.D., Bariatric Surgery/Medicine, Blessing Bariatric Institute, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from Tracy Armstrong, chaplain, Volunteer Services. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel certificate and angel wings pin award to Dr. Stewart on February 17.

Surgical Weight Loss, Part 1

First and Last Name 1. Which one of these is the body’s main source of energy? A. Protein B. Fat C. Carbs …

Medical Weight Loss, Part 1

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Community Voice

Thank you for your continued participation in Blessing's Community Voice group.  With your voice, Blessing can better understand our community’s needs as we reimagine what health care can look like for the Quincy area. We look forward to…

Blessing Health System breaks ground for surgery center relocation

Area health care consumers are a step closer to more choice in their options for local healthcare after Blessing Health System leaders and staff broke ground Wednesday, March 4, to relocate its ambulatory surgery center.