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Historic school building in Quincy commemorated

Blessing Health System has commemorated a building on its 11th Street campus that served as the first public school for African American children in Quincy.

Common Cancers We Treat

Blessing is a comprehensive cancer center. We diagnose and treat many types of cancer and provide you with a complete range of treatments and support.We are proud that the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer has awarded us the…

Home Care RN receives DAISY Award

Chassidy Schroder, RN, Blessing Home Care, became the 51st Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on June 11, 2020.

Maternity nurse receives DAISY Award

Macy Waterkotte, RN, Blessed Beginnings/Obstetrics, became the 50th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 27, 2020.

Who's Your Angel Award - Dr. Mary Kussman

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Dr. Mary Kussman Dr. Mary Kussman provided wonderful care to me when I needed it the most. After giving birth to my first child, I got a spinal headache, which made it very difficult to care for my baby. Dr. Kussman…

Mammograms: What to Expect

Your first mammogram can be intimidating. At Blessing, we want to make it simple for you and answer as many questions ahead of time as possible.Mammography Screening RecommendationsFor those at a normal risk level, a baseline mammogram is…

First COVID-19 Related Death at Blessing Hospital

Today, Sunday, April 19, the first death of an area resident who died of medical conditions complicated by COVID-19 occurred at Blessing Hospital. The individual is a resident of Lewis County, MO and a person in their 80’s to 90’s.

Patient Recognition Week - Maria Wells

During National Patient Experience Week, Maria Wells, certified medical assistant, Blessing Express Clinic, shares her thoughts about her patients.

Blessing Lauretta M. Eno Early Learning Center Receives Quality Designation

Blessing Hospital’s Lauretta M. Eno Early Learning Center has earned a Gold Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state's quality rating and improvement system for early learning and development providers.

Surgical Weight Loss, Part 2

First and Last Name 1. The serving size on the food label represents the recommended amount to eat or drink, not what people actually eat or drink. (true/false) A. True …