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Here is a way to deliver on a holiday wish of “good health”

It’s common for people during the holiday season to wish others “good health.” The Blessing Foundation offers you a way to deliver on that wish with the Blessing Health System Honor Card.

RN Wins Who's Your Angel Award

Kayla Schachtsiek, RN, Gen Med/Oncology, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Dr. Larry Wiggins, DVM, Veterinarian, Memphis, MO. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel award on September 10.

Free mammograms offered October 22 to women who qualify

Women from a five-county area of west-central Illinois may be eligible to receive a free mammogram on Tuesday, October 22.

Blessing service earns 5-star rating

Blessing Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) earned an overall five-star rating for the recent survey period of the nation’s nursing homes from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The survey is conducted four times each year. Blessing’s SNU has earned an overall five-star rating in each of the past four survey periods.

Blessing Hospital retains Primary Stroke Center status

Blessing Hospital has been recertified 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.

More violence and more questions: How to help children

Blessing Health psychiatrist Dr. Lanny Stiles has been through this situation too many times in his 50 years of helping children and families – a mass shooting at a school. This time it was an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

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.

Dr. Sean Moroze, Physician, Orthopedics, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination

Dr. Sean Moroze, Physician, Orthopedics, received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from employees and a daughter/mother duo.

Blessing Hospital Leader Retires

Debbie Heinecke, MSN, RN, NE-BC, administrative director, Heart & Vascular Center, Blessing Hospital, retired on April 23, 2024, after 35 years of service.

Blessing cardiologist retires

Eliot Nissenbaum, DO, FACC, FCCP, invasive cardiologist, Blessing Health, retires July 12, 2024, after 10 years of service to Tri-State patients.