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Blessing Cancer Center retains national accreditation

The Blessing Cancer Center has again earned accreditation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey. Blessing Hospital has held CoC accreditation since 1966.

Blessing Human Resources and Legal staff member retires

Lesa Wiesemann, HR regulatory compliance and contract management coordinator, Human Resources and Legal departments, Blessing Health, retires on December 16, 2024, with 33 years of service.

These calls are never simple

Blessing Health System’s COVID-19 Hotline nurses make calls to those who have pending COVID-19 tests and share the test results. The report is either “positive” or “negative.”

Illini Express Clinic

EXPERIENCE THE ILLINI DIFFERENCE: URGENT CARE AT ILLINI EXPRESS At Illini Express Walk-In Clinic, our team treats a range of urgent healthcare needs. With convenient and extended weekday and weekend hours, we treat common illnesses and minor…

Heart Gala Fundraiser

Heart Gala FundraiserWe can't wait for the 2026 Heart Gala on Saturday, February 7 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center in Quincy. Ticket sales have now ended for this event. Red dresses and ties are recommended, but not required.6:00 p.m. - Cocktail…

Blessing Health System names next CEO

The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees has selected Mike Trachta as the system’s next president and chief executive officer, effective on May 1, 2026.

Imaging services at new Blessing Health Center earn national accreditation

Computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services at the Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine in Quincy have been awarded three-year terms of accreditation after a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Brachytherapy

If you have recently learned that you have cancer, you will have many questions about treatment. At Blessing, our cancer specialists provide expert treatment with a type of internal radiation therapy known as brachytherapy. Brachytherapy …

Oh baby, how things have changed and how nurses are responding

Giving birth has changed over the years. New techniques and options allow families to be more involved with their care and plan their own experience. But not all recent changes have been as positive.

Meet the “Miracle Guy”

Robert Wilson’s family thought he would be admitted to Blessing Hospital for observation after experiencing severe headaches.