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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…

COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccinations AvailableBlessing Express Clinic The Blessing Express Clinic has temporarily suspended COVID-19 vaccinations due to the high volumes of patients presenting to the clinic. Please contact the Adams County Health Department…

Work and Sports Injuries

You do not have to consider yourself an athlete to suffer a sports injury. Injuries happen during exercise, in organized sports, and in the backyard when you are just having fun. Some injuries typically associated with physical activity, like overuse…

Volunteer sees the beauty in every cancer patient she meets

Poet Maya Angelou said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” That’s the story of Bonnie Hallerberg’s life. Whether in the kitchen creating meals for family and friends, designing artificial floral cemetery arrangements for those who have experienced loss, or changing the lives of Blessing Cancer Center patients - in her 70s, Bonnie is as talented and productive as ever.

Treating a Sleep Disorder

Obstructive sleep apnea affects 22 million Americans. When left untreated, OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart attack, and even death. The Blessing Sleep Center provides comprehensive testing to…

Asthma

Asthma symptoms can range from severe shortness of breath that comes on suddenly to chronic coughing fits. Our pulmonary specialists can help you determine whether your symptoms are asthma related and if so, provide you with the most effective…

Blessing Health installs public medication disposal containers

Residents of the Quincy and Pittsfield areas now have more options in which to safely and properly dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications.

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…

Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery requires lifelong commitment from the patient and the program. The chances of losing one-third of excess weight over a year without surgery is 5% if 45 or younger, less than 5% if older. Bariatric Surgery …

Blessing Hospital employee retires after 16 years of service

Trudy Baze, unit secretary, Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU), Blessing Hospital, retires December 31, 2024, after 16 years of service.