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Critical Care nurse receives DAISY Award

Pete Condol, RN, Intensive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 47th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on January 28.

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.

Woman calls weight loss surgery the best decision she ever made: Here’s why

As the regional disaster manager for the American Red Cross based in Quincy, Amanda Venvertloh leads a team that uses the qualities of patience, persistence and passion to help people get back on their feet after a flood or tornado.

Emergency Center nurse receives DAISY Award

Cindy Hoewing, RN, Emergency Center, Blessing Hospital, became the 44th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on November 1.

Blessing Administrative Council

 Tim Tranor, DNP, MBA, RNExecutive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing OfficerAs Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Blessing Health System, Tim Tranor plays a critical role in ensuring that the…

Skin cancer survivor says “Every day is a blessing”

Gary Abbott’s first encounter with skin cancer was in 2004, during one of his biannual fishing trips with his father.

Celebration leads Blessing nurses to Horizons Community Outreach

Blessing Hospital nurses donated 200 pounds of food and delivered it to Horizons food pantry on May 8, 2019, as part of their 2019 National Nurses Week celebration. Then, a group of those nurses put on hairnets and plastic gloves and served lunch to…

Flu-related visiting restrictions have been lifted at Blessing Hospital

Flu-related visiting restrictions have been lifted at Blessing Hospital as cases of the flu have fallen below the designated “regional outbreak” level.

Blessing Hospital appeals state board permit of QMG hospital

Blessing Health System is asking for review of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s recent decision to approve the Quincy Medical Group small format hospital.