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Vaccinations

How Vaccines WorkVaccines help develop immunity by imitating an infection. This type of infection, however, almost never causes illness, but it does cause the immune system to produce T-lymphocytes and antibodies. Sometimes, after getting a…

Blessing Sleep Center reaches accreditation milestone

The Blessing Sleep Center in Quincy has maintained accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for 15 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems.

Stroke

Strokes occur when a clot in an artery prevents blood from flowing to your brain. Strokes also happen when a weakened blood vessel in the brain suddenly ruptures. Without adequate blood flow and oxygen, brain cells quickly die. Stroke …

Surgical Team earns Who's Your Angel Award

This surgical crew received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from parents Jordan and Ty Elsie, of Payson, IL. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on June 13 and 18.

Macomb Medical Equipment & Supply

Macomb Medical Equipment & Supply is the bridge between your doctor, the hospital and care at home. We are your 1-stop source for most everything to make life better while recovering at home or managing a chronic condition.Our staff is here to…

Blessing Receives Seven Reader's Choice Awards

Based on the votes of area residents, Blessing Health System received seven 2020 Quincy Herald-Whig/WGEM Reader’s Choice Awards.

Six more EMTs ready to serve the region

Six more healthcare professionals are ready to join the ranks of the region’s first responders after graduating from Blessing Hospital’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program on May 23, 2024.

Patient Recognition Week - Maria Wells

During National Patient Experience Week, Maria Wells, certified medical assistant, Blessing Express Clinic, shares her thoughts about her patients.

Blessing-Rieman offers new Medical Laboratory Technology program

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences in Quincy is accepting applications for its new Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Classes begin May 26, 2020.