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Blessing Health Receives "Quincy's Prestigious Landscape Award"

Blessing Health received the “Quincy’s Prestigious Landscape Award” from the Quincy Tree Commission for extensive landscaping work done to the northwest corner of 12th and Broadway.

Pain is no match for Miss Margaret

When 88-year-old Margaret Midget broke her hip earlier this year, her five children knew what that could mean.

Blessing Nurse earns Daisy Awards

Lacey Nichols, RN, Blessed Beginnings- Blessing Hospital's maternity unit, became the 41st Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award on July 31.

Quitting Smoking

Resources & Steps to Quitting Smoking and tobacco use have been associated with multiple health conditions and diseases including: Cancer Heart disease Diabetes Cataracts Tobacco usage can cause damage to nearly every organ in the body.…

Look Good Feel Better Program for Cancer Patients

The Look Good Feel Better program is offered at the Blessing Cancer Center Appearance Center. Group workshops, one-on-one consultations and take home materials for women and men are offered at no cost to patients.

DAISY Award Nominations

Want to thank your nurse for extraordinary care? Nominate a Blessing Health nurse for a DAISY award! DAISY awards honor those who personify Blessing Hospital and Illini Community Hospital's remarkable patient experience. These nurses…

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.

Diabetes Education

Diabetes is a silent disease. You can have it for years and not know it. Some people with diabetes do not even notice the symptoms—being very thirsty, frequently urinating, and losing weight without trying. The Blessing Diabetes team is here to help…

Giving Society

Programs, services and new technology featured on our website and in the latest issue of Personal Blessing, made possible in part by donations to Blessing Hospital and The Blessing Foundation. The Giving Society is an honor roll of those…

Advance Practice Practicum/Clinical

Clinical experiences are facilitated by Blessing Health professional providers, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists and physicians to provide students opportunities to work alongside other professionals in…