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Blessing Hospital 2018 Community Benefit Report

The people and organizations of the Quincy region are known for their generosity and compassion. When they see a need, they respond — through the Good News of Christmas campaign; the annual Salvation Army red kettle drive; support of the United Way and its agencies; or helping a neighbor in need after a fire, flood or devastating medical diagnosis. Blessing is proud to be a part of this giving tradition.

How a 150-minute appointment changed a patient’s life

Understanding the proper way to take a prescription medication to get the best result can be challenging at any age. The older a person gets, however, the tougher the challenge can become. Experts say between 75% and 96% of older patients acknowledge that they frequently make mistakes with their medication.

With his cancer “arrested”, former cop now reads everyone who will listen their medical “rights”

Shane Hunt spent his career protecting people as a police officer. While he has retired from law enforcement, Shane is still doing his best to protect others, but in a new way.

Knee Replacement

When cartilage in your knee breaks down due to severe arthritis or injury, you may experience chronic pain and have problems getting around. To help you regain a more active, pain-free life, your doctor at Blessing may recommend knee replacement…

Who's Your Angel Award - Lauren

  CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Lauren "Lauren deserves this award because she is literally an angel on earth. Lauren is not just a nurse that goes above and beyond with her care and compassion but you can tell she is an amazing wife and mother…

Outpatient Surgery

If you need treatment with outpatient surgery, Blessing offers expert care at the Blessing Surgery Center and select procedures at Illini Community Hospital. Our specialized surgical teams perform a variety of safe, effective outpatient procedures in…

Cancer Treatments and Services

Cancer Treatments and Services Blessing Cancer Center gives you access to advanced and sophisticated cancer treatments. Our physicians use the latest radiation and imaging equipment and the newest, most…

Blessing Health System launches major electronic health record upgrade

Blessing Health System has launched an 18-month project to bring a new electronic health record (EHR) to its patients and providers.

Blessing Health Diabetes Support Group meeting on March 27

“March into Fitness” is the topic of the Blessing Health Diabetes Support Group meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 12:30 pm at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy.

Blessing goes with the “flow” in diagnosing chest pain

A person feeling chest pain may have coronary artery disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.