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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.

Excuse me, is that a water balloon in your foot?

People exaggerate at times. Kids included. The mother of 12-year-old Isabella Shotts says her daughter can be a bit of a hypochondriac occasionally.

Blessing expresses opposition to surgery center plan at public hearing

Blessing Health System leaders detailed the organization’s opposition to a Quincy Medical Group plan at a public hearing held in Quincy on Thursday, January 24, by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.

“Independent” woman finds life-saving heart care at Blessing Health

Some people might call her stubborn. Cyndee Lester prefers the word “independent”.

Patients find success in losing tons at Blessing Bariatric Institute

Blessing Bariatric Institute surgery patients have lost it – weight that is – a lot of it.

How a worried mom and dad were able to breathe a bit easier when their newborn could not

After what she calls a “challenging” pregnancy, Katie Elmore and her husband, Jordan, were looking forward to the birth of their first baby.

Donor specialist’s empathy and networking skills lead to Excellence award

A 78-year-old woman is enjoying her weekly bingo games much more these days thanks to the work of Pam Frericks, donor services specialist, Blessing Foundation. Pam received the Blessing Health ICARE Excellence award based on a nomination submitted by her department administrative director, Ann Awerkamp Dickson. The award was presented during a surprise presentation on October 23, 2024.

Common Cancers We Treat

Blessing is a comprehensive cancer center. We diagnose and treat many types of cancer and provide you with a complete range of treatments and support.We are proud that the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer has awarded us the…

National Cancer Survivor Day

Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to join the Blessing Hospital Cancer Center team in Quincy on Friday, June 5, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day 2026. The event will take place between 1 - 3 pm in the parking lot at 11th…