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Talk about going the “extra mile”, meet a man who goes nearly 200 extra miles

Ray and Pam Smith pass other dermatology offices during their every-two-to-three month drive from their Lake of the Ozarks, MO, home to the office of Blessing Health dermatologist Elise Scoggin, DO, in Quincy.

Meet a man at the heart of a Christmas miracle

Miracles can occur anywhere at any time. Ask Dean Woodruff. His miracle began in a cemetery three days before Christmas 2021.

CRNAs: Providing exceptional care to Blessing patients

January 22-28, 2023, is National Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Week. CRNAs are registered nurses who have received additional education and national certification in anesthesia care.  CRNAs are part of the care team helping to provide pain control for Blessing Health patients, including surgical patients.

Excellence awards highlight Blessing Health System National Nurses Week celebration

Blessing Health System staff nominated peers for their skill, compassion and innovation in patient care as part of the celebration of National Nurses Week.

Pike County Community Resources

Resident in Pike County, Illinois and surrounding communities can find several resources, support groups and organizations right in their hometowns. Click through any of the items below to find more information about these various groups. …

Blessing offers free colorectal cancer screening kits in March

In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri. The kits are available beginning Monday, March 2 and while supplies last.

Surviving stroke - together

On a Saturday morning, Barb and Rich Schmidt were getting ready to attend a swim meet featuring one of their grandchildren. “Normal morning,” Rich recalls. “Showered and shaved and began combing my hair.”

Adult Volunteer Program

Service Area OpportunitiesBlessing Beginnings Maternity Unit: Volunteers assist staff in providing quality service to families and staff. They also assist in ensuring the safety and privacy of patients by helping to monitor all visitors to the…