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New procedure helps woman catch her breath and change her life

A minimally invasive lung procedure performed at Blessing Hospital, called BLVR, has given a 70-year-old grandmother her life back.

How a nasal spray is saving lives

Blessing Outpatient Behavioral Health Services has been offering a new therapy with a medication called Spravato, a nasal spray used to treat depression.

Behavioral Health nurse earns DAISY award

Joni Winningham, RN, outpatient behavioral health, became the 97th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on June 24, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.

Heart Fluttering? There is a Cure for That!

For six years, Maria Baker, a Blessing Health System administrative secretary, lived with the feeling of a fluttering heart, but not knowing why.

Blessing Purchases Property at 12th & Broadway in Quincy

Blessing Health System and the owner of Lin’s Garden Buffet restaurant at 12th and Broadway have reached agreement for purchase of the property, effective February 4, 2020.

First baby of 2024 at Blessing Hospital

Dutton Ray Eugene Black was the first baby born in 2024 at Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity center. He is the first child of Brian and Brenlee Black of Pleasant Hill, Illinois.

Two Blessing Nurses Retire

Two long time Blessing Hospital employees are celebrating their retirement.

LPN arranges test for out-of-town patient; earns Honey Bee award

Marcia Anderson, LPN, gastroenterology, Blessing Health Hannibal, helped a patient arrange an emergency colonoscopy for her father and earned Blessing’s 78th Honey Bee award for her effort.