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Construction begins on Teresa Adams House

Volunteers and community leaders broke ground March 14 for construction of the Teresa Adams House in Quincy, the replacement to the 70-year-old Quincy Hospitality House.

First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported In Adams County

On March 19, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health and Governor JB Pritzker announced that a resident of Adams County has tested positive at the IDPH Laboratory for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Woman’s life-long dream becomes a family affair

Blessing Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary during 2025. This is the third in a series of stories celebrating the anniversary through generations of care, compassion and community as told by family members working at Blessing.

Financial Assistance Policy

Blessing Health System (BHS) thinks every person who needs medical care should get medical care, even if they don't have the money to pay the bill.If you get medical care at a BHS hospital, clinic or doctor's office listed on the back of the…

Donor Stories - Lisa Thompson

I have been a registered organ donor since I was 16, when I first received my driver’s license. I also encouraged my children to register as organ donors.   Organ donation is a beautiful way to make an enormous impact on someone else’s…

Cardiologist retires after 43 years at Hannibal Clinic

Richard Ha, MD, cardiologist, Hannibal Clinic, retired July 15 after 43 years of providing patient care.

Get the door, the doctor’s here

Virtual visits allow patients to interact with their health care provider from the safety of their homes, away from the silent, invisible threat of the virus in the outside world. Blessing Health System providers have conducted hundreds of these high-tech visits each business day of the pandemic.

Whether it is with bricks and mortar or hearts and minds – these Dodds love to build!

Blessing Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary during 2025. This is the second in a series of stories celebrating the anniversary, and generations of care, compassion and community through the stories of family members at Blessing.

Cardiac nurse receives DAISY Award

Robbie Overstreet, RN, Cardiovascular Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 42nd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on August 19.