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Blessing nurse earns DAISY award

Robin Tucker, RN, 3 North unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 39th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award on May 30, 2019.

Pink. Pass it on in the District 5k Walk Registration

NOTE: Online registration for this event is now closed.The 19th annual Pink. Pass it on in the District 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness is Saturday, October 25!The event begins at Washington Park in Quincy. Registration is open at 8:30 am, with…

Pandemic keeps United Way Unmet Needs Committee volunteers busy

Cancer Patient Resources

We understand that undergoing cancer treatment can be a difficult time for you and your family. At Blessing Cancer Center, we support you at every step of your treatment journey with a variety of supportive services. Cancer Patient Resources …

Surgical Services

If you or a loved one needs surgery, our surgeons and their teams provide expert, compassionate care. From same-day outpatient surgery to total joint replacement and open heart surgery, Blessing provides a broad array of surgical services. Surgical…

Cancer specialist joins Illini Community Hospital medical staff

Board certified medical oncologist Osvaldo Wesly, MD, will begin treating cancer patients at Illini Community Hospital on August 1, providing care with Sherrie White, APRN-AGNP, nurse practitioner.

Dietitian's Corner

Dietitian's Corner Welcome to the Blessing Bariatric Institute's Dietitian's Corner!No matter where you are in your bariatric journey, we want the resources you need at your fingertips. Check back in to…

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Early Detection is CrucialOf the 154,000+ Americans estimated to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, only about 40% will be diagnosed in the earliest stage, where survival rates are 90%. The Blessing Cancer Center gives out free take home…

Family drew Katie Couch to Illini, family keeps her at Illini

Katie Couch, RN, VA-BC, says she did not find a career in nursing. It found her. “When I was a child in Beardstown, probably around 6 or 7 years old, I was a nurse for Halloween,” she said. “I guess the profession chose me.”

Medical Oncology nurse earns DAISY Award

Ashley McCaughey, RN, 6 North/Medical Oncology, became the 65th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on October 26, 2021.