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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.”
New treatment available locally for depression
As many as 40% of people with depression can find no relief for their condition.
Blessing doctors help mother-of-the-bride-to-be recapture her “glow”
Marcia Sorrill will be glowing as she watches her daughter get married in December. Not the manufactured glow of a tanning bed, but the radiance that results from a mother’s love for and pride in her daughter, and from the skill of two Blessing doctors.
Blessing Hospital retains Primary Stroke Center status
Blessing Hospital has been recertified through 2026 as a nationally-recognized Primary Stroke Center. The recertification affirms the hospital’s readiness and ability to provide the highest quality stroke-related healthcare, which includes diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education.
Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Boston
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Boston
"We brought our daughter to the Emergency Department for what we thought was a simple allergy to medication. We presented to the department and we're almost immediately triaged back to a room. We were only in…
Blessing Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care
For stroke patients, receiving proper care as quickly as possible can be the difference between life and death, or life with a permanent disability. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has confirmed Blessing Hospital delivers stroke care that meets or exceeds national standards by awarding it with Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS recognition for 2022.
Hearing Impaired and Interpreter Services
Language Assistance & Hearing Impaired Services
Ensuring patients and family members receive information about their healthcare in a timely and effective manner is an important priority. For persons needing language assistance services,…
Patient has a soft spot in his heart for Blessing Home Care
For most of his 78 years, Gary Vogel says his health has been, “generally, really good.”
Blessing Receives Seven Reader's Choice Awards
Based on the votes of area residents, Blessing Health System received seven 2020 Quincy Herald-Whig/WGEM Reader’s Choice Awards.
Kidney failure motivates man to fight for his life
At 72 years old, Jeff Niekamp is a busy man. Husband of 51 years. Father of four. Grandfather to 15. Part-time college instructor. Hobby farmer with a small orchard and vineyard.