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Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Department retains national accreditation

The Blessing Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department has earned reaccreditation from The American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), making it one of only six in the three-state region of Illinois, Missouri and Iowa to hold the accreditation.

Meet a family celebrating service to their hometown

Dr. Philip Tweedy is celebrating his 20th year as an internal medicine specialist with Blessing Health Hannibal. And one of his sons is celebrating his selection as one of the five Tom Sawyers.

Donate Life - Erica Hilgenbrinck

Erica Hilgenbrinck, RNOrgan donation holds a special place in my heart as our extended family has benefitted three times from the gift of organs. First my cousin Chad was given a double lung transplant after living his life with cystic…

Blessing cardiologist brings new care option to patients

People at risk for a stroke because of a blocked carotid artery have a new option for their care at the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center, thanks to Jeffrey Cook, MD, cardiologist, Blessing Physician Services.

Who's Your Angel Award - Jessica

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Jessica In late April, 2021, Jessica Bliven had recently moved into a new home and was working in her garage when she heard a loud scream. Jessica's new home backed up directly to a lake, as did the other homes in the…

What to do when a “pain in the neck” is more than a pain in the neck

Tom Dolan has hiked the Rocky, Appalachian and Ozark Mountains and kayaked the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi, Missouri, and countless smaller rivers. Recently, Tom faced the possibility of losing his slice of heaven.

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…

Life changing events lead nurse to new mission

When you meet Jessica Nuebel for the first time, you could think that her 2017 breast cancer diagnosis was the driving force behind her decision to change jobs after more than 17 years, from a Blessing Hospital obstetrics and gynecology nurse to the navigator for patients of the Blessing Breast Center. Get to know Jessica a little bit better and you will discover that another life-changing event, one that occurred before her diagnosis, which set Jessica on the path that would change radically the trajectory of her career.

MRI-Ultrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsy

MRI-ultrasound fusion technology can help target lesions and potentially reduce the risk of missing high-grade or under-staging tumors for active surveillance. MRI-Ultrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsy What…

Quincy Hospitality House volunteers launch capital campaign to build new facility

The Quincy Hospitality House Board of Directors has launched a $2 million fundraising campaign to replace its 70-year-old, two-story structure at 1129 Oak Street with a modern, more customer-friendly facility.