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Blessing Hospital appeals state board permit of QMG hospital

Blessing Health System is asking for review of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s recent decision to approve the Quincy Medical Group small format hospital.

Daylight Saving Time means it’s time to check AEDs

Clocks spring forward an hour Sunday, March 8. As Daylight Saving Time arrives, people are encouraged to check batteries in their smoke detectors. In addition, it’s important for those responsible for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in publicly used buildings including businesses and stores, schools, clinics and churches, to check those potentially life-saving devices.

Prostate Cancer Screening - Quincy

Event Link https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-7841 Event Date Thu, 09/11/2025 - 13:00 Schedule Id 1 Hash …

Illinois Department of Public Health Novel Coronavirus Hotline

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in coordination with the Illinois Poison Control Center have launched the Illinois Novel Coronavirus Hotline and email address to answer questions Local Health Departments, clinicians, and the general public may have regarding the 2019 novel Coronavirus.

Blessing hosts second heart gala

The unmet needs of Blessing’s heart patients are the focus of Blessing Health System’s second “The Heart of Our Community Gala” fundraiser to be held Saturday, February 16 at 6 pm in the Oakley-Lindsay Center in Quincy.

Man says a dose of confidence – along with an exceptional team and robotic assistance - helps with his knee replacement

It happened years ago, but for Buddie Wilson, it’s like it happened yesterday.

Blessing surgical nurse earns DAISY Award

Carrie Parker, RN, One Day Surgery, Blessing Hospital, became the 24th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. 

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. 

Local agencies working on a plan to improve healthcare to homeless

Blessing Health has been awarded a $74,459 planning grant on behalf of itself and 10 community agencies to develop a medical respite care program that could be implemented in Quincy if long-term funding, a location for a facility and staffing can be identified.

Medical Home

What is a Medical Home? A “medical home” is a medical office or clinic where a team of health professionals work together to provide a new, expanded type of care to patients, focusing on prevention and wellness. Having a medical home feels like…