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Visiting restrictions in place at Blessing and Illini hospitals due to flu
The visiting restrictions are in compliance with the recommendation of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) when flu cases reach a “regional level.” IDPH has declared a regional level flu outbreak in its Peoria Region, of which Blessing Hospital is included.
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.
Man’s frustration ends with a smile, and two medical appointments
Any kind of medical problem can complicate life, mental health issues in particular.
Blessing Hospital recognized nationally for patient safety
An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital a grade “A” for the fall 2024 national survey period. Blessing was among fewer than 30% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 32 hospitals in Illinois to receive the top grade.
Two Blessing Employees Retire
Blessing Health System employees Debbie Giesing and Terri Bugh retire on June 6, 2025, representing 36 years of service.
Michelle Schafer Receives ICARE Award for Excellence
For more than three decades, Michelle Schaefer has been a steady, compassionate presence for patients and teammates alike. That dedication has earned her Blessing Health System’s ICARE Award for Excellence.
Flu Shots
Flu Shots
The flu kills thousands of people every year. The young, old and those with chronic conditions – conditions like kidney disease, diabetes and cancer - have a higher risk of death when they get the flu because their immune systems have a…
Quincy businessman joins Blessing Foundation board
Will Spear, Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, has joined The Blessing Foundation Board of Trustees, replacing the late Harry “Bo” Eaton.
HIM Partnership Council Making True Human Connections
A partnership council volunteer day has turned into an ongoing commitment to the community for members of the Health Information Management (HIM) team.