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Blessing Health offers free cancer screening kits

In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri, and by mail. The kits are available from Monday, March 18 and while supplies last.

Man’s 30-year search for freedom ends with a device the size of a quarter

Mike Metcalf invested 28 years of his life defending freedom around the world as a soldier in the United States Army. Today, the 76-year-old Palmyra, Missouri, resident celebrates his freedom. His medical freedom.

Corporate Communications Lisa Neisen Nominated for Who's Your Angel Award

Lisa Neisen, Administrative Director, Corporate Communications, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from the Edward Huner Family. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on November 14.

Colorectal Surgery Services

We understand that gastrointestinal problems can be debilitating and affect your quality of life. At Blessing, our skilled surgeons and gastroenterologists use specialized equipment to screen for and treat digestive tract problems. Colorectal Surgery…

Area healthcare providers prepare for the next heart attack

When the next heart attack strikes, caregivers of Blessing Hospital, McDonough District Hospital and LifeGuard ambulance in Macomb, and Air Evac stand ready. The teams recently drilled their response for a heart attack.

Illini Community Hospital announces $1.6 million construction project

Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield, IL, will relocate and expand its walk-in clinic as part of a $1.6 million dollar project.

Community Voice

Thank you for your continued participation in Blessing's Community Voice group.  With your voice, Blessing can better understand our community’s needs as we reimagine what health care can look like for the Quincy area. We look forward to…

How one woman “grew” her health care team

Debbie Rose has a knack for growing things including her family over the past 50 years featuring husband Ron, sons Brent and Jaron and their wives, and five grandchildren - and her flowers. Over the past several years, Debbie has been using her skills to grow something different -  an exceptional relationship with Blessing Health System.

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 …

Advice from a stage 3 breast cancer survivor

Joyce Mayfield began breast cancer treatment in January. At that time, Blessing Health surgeon Emmanuel Bessay offered her some advice.