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Blessing Hospital leader retires

Jolene Beaber, registered respiratory therapist and director, Respiratory Services, Blessing Hospital, retires January 3, 2022, after 33 years of service.

Blessing Health System earns state recognition for antibiotic use

Both Blessing Health System hospitals, Blessing Hospital in Quincy and Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, have been recognized by the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) Acute Care Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll program with Silver status.

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding can offer your baby a wealth of benefits. But it can also be challenging. Whatever your breastfeeding goals are, we want to help you reach them. For women who choose to breastfeed, Blessing’s full-time lactation consultant offers group…

Vascular Conditions

Vascular conditions affect the arteries and veins that circulate blood throughout your body. Some of these conditions can lead to stroke and even death if not treated. Vascular Conditions The vascular…

Blessing Health Hannibal breast biopsy technology earns national accreditation

Blessing Health Hannibal has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in stereotactic breast biopsy as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR), earning the organization’s gold seal of accreditation.

Blessing department achieves rare honor

Blessing Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation department received continuing accreditation from the international rehabilitation accrediting organization, CARF, for a three-year period with no recommendations for improvement sited in the survey report.

Blessing Health System leader publishes book chapter

Dr. Rafferty’s contribution to the book covers trends in medical tourism and associated developments.

National Cancer Survivor Day

Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to join the Blessing Hospital Cancer Center team in Quincy on Friday, June 5, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day 2026. The event will take place between 1 - 3 pm in the parking lot at 11th…

Donor Stories - Rebecca Phillips

Organ donors are so important to me.  My mom, one of my brothers, and I are all recipients of corneal transplants.  We have a hereditary disease called Fuchs dystrophy. Without the gift of sight, I would not be able to work, drive or enjoy…

Treacher Collins Syndrome

Genetic condition that affects development of the bones and tissues of the head and face. Treacher Collins Syndrome This rare genetic condition affects development of bones and tissues in the head and…