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Man finds the “trip” was not as bad as he thought it would be

You never know who is going to help save your life. “My insurance agent called me and said, ‘You need to go to the doctor now. Your PSA number is off the charts.’”

Blessing Hospital recognized nationally for patient safety

An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety

Hospice LTCF Staff Verification

Welcome to the verification page for Blessing Hospital Hospice & Palliative Care staff. Please click and view the Orientation Presentation link below. After reviewing the material completely, please click on the Verification Form for LTCF…

Sharing sunshine from behind a sewing machine

After certain types of breast cancer surgery, fluid builds up in a woman’s chest and needs to be drained over a period of 7-14 days. Typically, the bulb-like collection containers for the fluid are pinned to the woman’s gown or blouse. Some women find that process unsightly and difficult to manage because of the weight of the container.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Are you eligible for screening?

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Many people are unaware they have lung cancer until it has reached an advanced stage, making it more difficult to treat and reducing the survival rate.

Nurse practitioners helping to meet a growing need in primary care

Maria Baker faced a challenge becoming more common these days nationwide. She lost her primary care doctor when he ended his practice unexpectedly.

150 Years - How This Daughter Brings Her Mother To Tears

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

Chaplain Recognized for Making True Human Connections

Megan Pike, Chaplain, Blessing Hospital, became the hospital’s 28th Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on February 18. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the remarkable patient experience delivered by support staff employees.

Blessing seeks permission to build medical office building

Blessing Hospital has filed a Certificate of Need with the State of Illinois, seeking permission to build a medical office building on the southeast corner of 48th and Maine in Quincy.

Award winning nurse has “skin” in the game

Amanda Nash, LPN, was recognized recently for her role in completing the experience of a patient of board-certified and fellowship-trained Blessing Health dermatologist Dr. Elise Scoggin.