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Communities Served

Blessing Hospice and Blessing Palliative Care operates in two regional offices, with local staff in each area serving:Adams CountyBrown CountyHancock CountyPike CountyPortions of Henderson CountyRegional Office LocationsQuincy, IL - 936…

Heart nurse earns latest DAISY award

Ashley Bilgri, RN, Cardiovascular Unit, became the 71st Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on April 25, 2022.

Hospice nurse earns DAISY Award

April Grattan, RN, Blessing Hospice, became the 60th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 25, 2021.

Blessing Health team earns national recognition

A specialized Blessing Health team that provides life-changing care to children has earned a prestigious national recognition.

Donate Life - Teresa Toland

Teresa Toland, LPNI have been a donor since it was an option on my driver's license.  When my mom was 45 she had cataract surgery that failed in her right eye.  She was fortunate to receive a cornea from a 25-year-old male, who died in an…

Blessing nurses ace TNS certification exam

First it was the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing’s May 2020 graduates exceeding the NCLEX pass rate by nearly nine percentage points. Now, 10 Blessing Hospital nurses have demonstrated their academic and clinical expertise by achieving a 100% pass rate on their first attempt at passing the Illinois Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) examination.

Blessing Hospital caregiver retires after 44 years of service

Gloria Brooks, registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and supervisor, Respiratory Services Department, Blessing Hospital, retires June 5, 2024, after 44 years of service.

Patient and nurse connect on a spiritual level, leading to DAISY award

Stormy Leazer, RN, and a patient she cared for believed a higher power brought them together. This exceptional bond led to Stormy receiving Blessing’s 118th DAISY award.

How a worried mom and dad were able to breathe a bit easier when their newborn could not

After what she calls a “challenging” pregnancy, Katie Elmore and her husband, Jordan, were looking forward to the birth of their first baby.