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Long-time Hannibal Clinic doctor to retire

Blessing Hospital to use state grant for new programs to improve at-risk pregnancy outcomes

Blessing Hospital is among 12 organizations in Illinois that has received a portion of $4.5 million in grants, through the state’s Birth Equity Initiative, to decrease pregnancy-related complications and deaths. Blessing received a $400,000 grant.

Man’s family history catches up with him

Work of Blessing Hospital maternity team recognized at state conference

Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity care team received five awards at the recent Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) 13th Annual Conference.

Donations purchase new technology for EMS students

The region’s heart care network is stronger thanks to more than $45,000 in donations.

Visiting restrictions in place at Blessing and Illini hospitals due to flu

The visiting restrictions are in compliance with the recommendation of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) when flu cases reach a “regional level.” IDPH has declared a regional level flu outbreak in its Peoria Region, of which Blessing Hospital is included.

Maternity Unit - Blessed Beginnings

Blessed Beginnings, Blessing’s maternity care unit, welcomes approximately 1,200 new lives into the world every year. Our expert and empathetic care team is committed to providing the labor, delivery and recovery experience you want – with the high…

Blessing Cancer Center Hannibal sees first patient on 9/18

Patients will begin using the new Blessing Cancer Center Hannibal on Monday, September 18. Located inside the South Entrance to the Blessing Health Hannibal campus, the design of the new treatment and provider office area focuses on patient privacy and comfort in a climate-controlled environment. It will:

Donate Life

  Blessing Health System is proud to support organ and tissue donation through the Gift of Hope and Donate Life programs. The Blessing Hospital Life Team is comprised of staff members who specialize in issues related to organ and…

How one doctor helped another doctor put life back into focus

Timothy Ott overcame any hurdle he faced successfully to become a board-certified family medicine physician – including one challenge that most medical students don’t face. For most of his life, Dr. Ott’s eyes crossed in, leading to double vision that caused him to see two images of one object.