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The Blessing of a Good Night's Sleep

Carol Dodds’ life changed thanks to the skill of a heart surgeon and the generosity of people she doesn’t know.

Striking a blow against heart failure

New technology in use at Blessing will improve the quality of life of heart failure patients. The tiny device is called CardioMEMS. It is placed directly into the pulmonary artery during a non-surgical procedure and records the pressure inside the lungs. “It measures the vibrations from blood flow within the lungs without the use of any batteries or other power supply,” explained Dr. Krause.

Blessing Hospital Recognized for Quality Spine Surgery

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with the Blue Distinction® Center (BDC) for Spine Surgery designation.

Pulmonary Rehab Program

If you are struggling with shortness of breath due to COPD or asthma, our pulmonary rehab program may benefit you. Led by a comprehensive care team of nurses and respiratory experts, we combine education and respiratory exercises with excellent…

Health Information Exchange at Blessing Health System

What is a Health Information Exchange (HIE)?Health Information Exchange (HIE) allows doctors, nurses, pharmacists, health care professionals and payers who participate in the exchange to electronically access and share a patient’s vital medical…

Donate Life - Charla Martin

Donate Life - Charla Martin's Story Jill was 2 years younger than me all though elementary, middle & high school in northeast Missouri.  We knew each other, but weren’t really friends.  As adults, Jill was what I would call an…

Who's Your Angel Award - Molly

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Molly My Blessing angel is Molly. She was my mother’s hospice nurse for the last six months. Let me begin to say how kind, compassionate, and loving Molly is. Not only did she provide the best end of life care for my mother…

Donation is music to the ears of Blessing patients

Music can have a positive influence on the body, mind and spirit. A gift from a Quincy couple will enhance that effect for inpatients on Blessing Hospital’s three behavioral health units.

Blessing heart nurse earns national certification

Who's Your Angel Award - Kaylee

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Kaylee I want to tell you about Kaylee, my visiting nurse. Kaylee made a lasting impression on me from the very beginning, that will last the rest of my life, and that is, she not only listened to me but she explained things…