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Man makes service a lifetime commitment
For his 78 years on this planet, the following themes connect different times in John Summers’ life – volunteerism, service to others and communication.
150 Years - A History of Care and Compassion
Blessing Hospital, Circa 1890
Blessing Hospital traces its roots to 1873 and a group called “The Charitable Aid and Hospital Association.”Members of the association felt there was no place to go in the city of Quincy for the sick poor or sick…
Woman finds you can have your cake and lose weight, too
Missi Clary has a unique way of describing herself before she found the Blessing Bariatric Center’s Medically Managed Weight Loss program.
Helping children develop heart healthy habits
One of the best ways to put a dent in the staggering statistics that surround heart disease is to increase the focus on prevention. Developing heart healthy habits at a young age is key to changing the tide when it comes to this life-and-death issue.
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.
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.
Woman calls unique breast health service a lifesaver
Some people call it junk mail. It’s unsolicited material from businesses and organizations that can be aggravating at times as it clutters a home mailbox. Katie Thomure believes one of those mailings saved her life.
Blessing Foundation
Since 1983, the Blessing Foundation located in Quincy, Illinois, has been giving back to the community that has given so much to all of us. We distribute grants, scholarships and assistance to patients and their families in medical necessity…
Blessing ER Nurse Earns DAISY Award
Jessica Bichsel, BSN, RN, Emergency Center, Blessing Hospital, became the 28th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.