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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.

Secretary recognized for compassion on and off the job

Cindy Haxel, secretary, Denman Corporate Services, received the ICARE Award for Compassion during a surprise presentation on Monday, February 3.

Meet a woman who zig-zagged her way to success

150 Years - A History of Care and Compassion

Blessing Hospital, Circa 1890 Blessing Hospital traces its roots to 1873 and a group called “The Charitable Aid and Hospital Association.”Members of the association felt there was no place to go in the city of Quincy for the sick poor or sick…

Heart Attacks

A heart attack is permanent damage to the heart muscle. Heart attacks occur when a clot or plaque in an artery prevents blood from flowing to your heart. Without adequate blood flow and oxygen, heart muscle dies. Heart Attacks …

Kidney failure motivates man to fight for his life

At 72 years old, Jeff Niekamp is a busy man. Husband of 51 years. Father of four. Grandfather to 15. Part-time college instructor. Hobby farmer with a small orchard and vineyard.

Pink. Pass it on in the District 5k Walk Registration

NOTE: Online registration for this event is now closed.The 19th annual Pink. Pass it on in the District 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness is Saturday, October 25!The event begins at Washington Park in Quincy. Registration is open at 8:30 am, with…

Illini Community Hospital earns statewide recognition

Illini Community Hospital has earned the 2020 IMEC Interest in Excellence Recognition award from the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC).

Blessing ER Nurse Earns DAISY Award

Jessica Bichsel, BSN, RN, Emergency Center, Blessing Hospital, became the 28th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. 

Our Team

At the Blessing Diabetes Center, we bring many specialists together to offer our patients a full range of education and support, all in one place. With deep expertise and compassion, we help patients and families in our community navigate the…