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Blessing Hospital offers women another birthing option and a new level of safety during pregnancy

Beginning December 9, 2020, pregnant women who have given birth by Cesarean Section (C-Section) previously are now candidates to have a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) at Blessed Beginnings, the obstetric department of Blessing Hospital.

New treatment available locally for depression

As many as 40% of people with depression can find no relief for their condition.

Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder pain from arthritis can make movement painful and impedes activities like driving, eating and getting dressed. If you have shoulder pain or if you fracture your shoulder in a fall or accident, your doctor at Blessing may recommend shoulder…

“Quincy girl” helps deliver an award-winner

Janet Kayser-Shirrell is a dreamer. She grew up at 14th and Adams in Quincy. A favorite activity of young Janet was bike riding to her grandparent’s home on the north side of town and crossing Quincy’s most famous street on the way.

Illini nurse saves a life and has a pin - and grateful patient - to prove it

Ashley Holland is the first Illini nurse to receive a Blessing Health System “Stroke Recognition Pin” for her role in saving the life of 78-year-old Linda Smith of Pittsfield.

Surgical Recovery Room

Waking up after surgery can be unsettling. In our comfortable recovery room, our specially trained nurses provide expert care. We carefully monitor you to ensure a good start to your recovery. Surgical Recovery Room …

Mammograms: What to Expect

Your first mammogram can be intimidating. At Blessing, we want to make it simple for you and answer as many questions ahead of time as possible. Mammography Screening Recommendations For those at a normal risk level, a baseline mammogram is…

Celebrating Josie

Josie Amelia Edwards would have been 4 years old on March 25, 2022. Her family continued a tradition they began in Josie’s honor, who was stillborn, by donating baskets to Blessing Hospital to share with families who experience a stillbirth.

Blessing occupational therapist earns lymphedema certification

Ethan Boren, registered and licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L), Rehabilitation Services, Blessing Hospital, has earned the status of Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America (CLT-LANA).

How a stuffed bear changed my life, and helps me make a difference in the lives of others

My husband was in hospice care for the last 6 days of his life. After he passed away, a counselor visited with me once a month for an entire year. What a blessing that was.