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How much pain and suffering are too much?

All of us experience pain and suffering during our lives – some much more than others. This is Jessie Parker’s story of often times unbearable pain and what motivates her to continue living.

Quick Action Saves Child's Life

Jessica Bliven, MSN, RN, instructor and Simulation Center coordinator, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences, received a Who’s Your Angel award at a presentation by the Blessing Foundation of a certificate and angel wing pin on May 18, as written by Mike McCarter, EMS System Coordinator, Blessing Hospital.

Plastic Surgery

If you are considering cosmetic surgery, Blessing’s expert plastic surgery care team can help you determine the right treatment(s)—and provide the best cosmetic result. We offer a wide range of surgical and noninvasive cosmetic options, to treat a…

Family drew Katie Couch to Illini, family keeps her at Illini

Katie Couch, RN, VA-BC, says she did not find a career in nursing. It found her. “When I was a child in Beardstown, probably around 6 or 7 years old, I was a nurse for Halloween,” she said. “I guess the profession chose me.”

Robotic Surgical Systems

Experience the Blessing Difference: Robotic Surgery OptionsIf you need surgery, you want a skilled team using the latest surgical and imaging technologies. At Blessing, our robotics-aided surgical systems make surgery more precise, safer and…

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

At Blessing, you receive top-level care from orthopedic doctors who are board-certified and fellowship-trained in specialized areas of orthopedic medicine. Because our doctors focus on select specialties, we are able to quickly get you back to doing…

Next to Home program helps woman feel right at home

When 84-year old Patricia M. Lawber of Quincy found herself needing a place to rehabilitate after a fall at her home, she did not know she would be in for a whole new adventure.

Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Mary Kussman

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Mary Kussman Dr. Mary Kussman provided wonderful care to me when I needed it the most. After giving birth to my first child, I got a spinal headache, which made it very difficult to care for my baby. Dr. Kussman…

Meet a mommy warrior

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

Historic school building in Quincy commemorated

Blessing Health System has commemorated a building on its 11th Street campus that served as the first public school for African American children in Quincy.