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Meet a mommy warrior

It’s amazing what the human spirit – and body – can endure.

Major move leads to big decision

A move of nearly 1,200 miles requires a lot of effort. And the work doesn’t end when you reach the new destination.

Dog Bite Leads to Amazing Story of Survival

All Sarah Taylor wanted to do was a favor for a friend, dog-sit for one night.

Behavioral RN earns DAISY award

Josh Culp, RN, Adult Psychiatric Services, became the 75th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on August 25, 2022.

Patient Recognition Week - Dr. Robert Johnson & The Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Team

Teamwork, Technology Brings Closure To Patient And Family

Latisha Politte, RN, C3 on the Negative Pressure Unit, recently teamed up with four coworkers to help the family of a 99-year-old patient emotionally prepare for her passing.

Cancer Prevention and Screenings

Cancer Prevention and Screenings Lifestyle changes can help prevent many types of cancer. Other cancers can be successfully treated if we screen for them and catch them early enough. At Blessing Cancer…

Teacher learns it takes teamwork to treat cancer

Shari Kirtlink loved her career as a pre-kindergarten teacher at Carpenter’s Kids, a program of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hannibal. All of a sudden, it was her students and their families making a difference in the 57-year-olds life, wearing “Team Shari” shirts and praying for her regularly after she had to leave teaching because of lung cancer that spread to her brain.

Quincy Area EMS Calls For Return To Service

IDPH and Quincy Area EMS are calling on any person who has an expired Illinois EMS License to volunteer to come back and serve as an EMS provider during this time of need.

Palliative Care

Palliative care helps people at any stage of illness. This type of care is focused on controlling the symptoms of the illness, providing comfort and increasing someone’s quality of life. Palliative Care …