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Dedication, divine intervention and determination leads woman to Blessing Cancer Center

As a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jean Abbott has had her share of experience with illnesses and accidents. She knows what she wants and needs from healthcare providers – answers. “It’s my body. I want to know what you are going to put in to it and why you are going to put it in there,” the 68-year-old Quincy resident said.

Family Medicine Services

Whether you or a family member need care for a sudden illness or chronic condition or you just need a checkup, the family medicine specialists at Blessing provide compassionate care in a welcoming environment. Family Medicine Services at…

Skilled Nursing Unit nurse earns DAISY award

Gwen Happel, RN, Skilled Nursing Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 33rd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Blessing participates in new cancer treatment trial

The Blessing Cancer Center has been selected as one of 51 study locations worldwide participating in a new metastatic breast cancer clinical trial. Metastatic cancer has traveled to other parts of the body from its site of origination. It is estimated that 20-30 percent of all breast cancer cases will become metastatic. The clinical trial is studying the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of a first-of-its-kind medication, Enobosarm.

Donate Life - Jessie Stoops

Donate Life - Jessie Stoops' Story "I believe it is so important to be an organ donor because sometimes the person who needs your help is someone you love. In 2019, my baby brother needed a kidney transplant at 29 years old. I was fortunate…

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Grief, Loss and Change Quiz

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REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - ILLINI - MED SURG

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for assessing patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care provided by the nursing team.…

Two Blessing Nurses Retire

Dennis Behl, RN, retired on June 16 and Michele Graham, RN, will retire on July 2 from Blessing Hospital.

Finding The Best In These Times

Each of us is doing what we can to deal with the worst aspects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. I wish to focus on “the best” in this time - the courage and the empathy of those who chose healthcare as their life’s work; either as a direct care provider or a support services provider.