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Major move leads to big decision

A move of nearly 1,200 miles requires a lot of effort. And the work doesn’t end when you reach the new destination.

Blessing maternity nurse earns DAISY Award

Ericka Shaw, RN, Blessed Beginnings, Blessing Hospital, became the 23rd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Area patients help Blessing shape the future of rural healthcare

“When I am in the hospital, they put you in a room where you can’t open a window and you can’t get any fresh air,” she said. “I just can’t hardly stand it.”

Women and Children unit nurse earns DAISY Award

Jennifer Masker, RN, Women & Children unit, became the 62nd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on July 26, 2021.

Hospice nurse earns DAISY Award

Keaton Dieker, RN, Blessing Hospice & Palliative Care, became the 68th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on February 9, 2022.

Emergency Communications Registered Nurse

This program prepares the emergency department registered professional nurse to function as an Emergency Communications RN in the Quincy Area EMS System. The ECRN will be expected to coordinate appropriate treatment and medical orders to…

Maternity nurse receives DAISY Award

Macy Waterkotte, RN, Blessed Beginnings/Obstetrics, became the 50th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 27, 2020.

First baby of 2019 at Blessing Hospital

Emberlynn Kae Wiseman was the first baby of 2019 born at Blessed Beginnings, the maternity center at Blessing Hospital.  She was born at 6:49 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, the daughter of Kelcee and Alex Wiseman of Quincy. 

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day: Brady's Story

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we share the story of Brady Neisen of Fowler, Illinois and his family. The date for World Down Syndrome Day being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.