1382 pages found

Risk of respiratory illness up this winter, local doctor says

More people could suffer with the respiratory illnesses this winter than have in the past several years.

Look Good Feel Better Program for Cancer Patients

The Look Good Feel Better program is offered at the Blessing Cancer Center Appearance Center. Group workshops, one-on-one consultations and take home materials for women and men are offered at no cost to patients.

Blessing Hospital appeals state board permit of QMG hospital

Blessing Health System is asking for review of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s recent decision to approve the Quincy Medical Group small format hospital.

Grant will expand use of remote medical technology by Blessing Health System

Based on the growth and public acceptance of telemedicine and patient remote monitoring technologies experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Blessing Health System has secured a federal grant to expand its use of those platforms.

Stay Up To Date With The Blessing Foundation

Email Sign-Up The Blessing Foundation would like to stay in touch with you! Sign-up below to subscribe to our newsletter, to stay-up-to date and learn more about how gifts to the Blessing Foundation support better health for our region’s…

Applications being accepted for next session of Blessing Paramedic Program

Applications are now being accepted for Blessing Health’s nationally certified paramedic training program.

Blessing Hospital earns top grade for patient safety in latest national report

Blessing Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group in the group’s fall 2020 Hospital Safety Grade report. This national distinction recognizes the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

Blessing moves weekend imaging and lab services for outpatients

People with a doctor’s order for an outpatient radiology or lab test at Blessing Health System, and who want to get their care on a weekend, now go to the Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine in Quincy instead of the Diagnostic Center at the Blessing Health Center 927 Broadway. The Diagnostic Center is now open Monday-Friday only.

Manager of nurse education receives annual DAISY leader award

Kendra Meany, BSN, RN-BC, manager, Nursing Professional Development, Blessing Hospital, received the 2021 DAISY Transformational Leader award during a ceremony on May 6, part of the National Nurses Week celebration at Blessing.

Blessing Health Keokuk Official on March 1

Keokuk Area Hospital ownership officially transferred from UnityPoint Health to Blessing Health System on March 1. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place today to commemorate the special occasion and celebrate the newly minted Blessing Health Keokuk.