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Man ignores embarrassment and worry, faces cancer and is winning

Alan Hurd has his sights set on becoming a competitive archer. Rectal cancer has caused him to put down his bow, but Alan kept his target in sight. “No matter what, I was going to stay positive,” said the 40-year-old father of three from Bowling Green, MO, about the day in 2021 when he received his diagnosis. “Thinking negative can make you sicker.”

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.

ER TECH MULTI SKILL-ILLNI - EMERGENCY ROOM

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the care plan provided by the nursing team. This position provides basic care and interventions to designated patient populations. This position supports the…

Patient connects with provider thanks to skill and compassion of staff member

When technology stood in the way of a patient and her provider, Heather Gregory made sure the two connected.

Blessing Health Hands Out Exceptional Provider Awards

The Blessing Health System Patient Experience team proudly shares the winners of the 2026 Exceptional Provider awards. These are physicians and advanced practice providers nominated by patients and staff for their skill in the areas of service, quality, patient experience, teamwork and access.

Third Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported In Adams County

On April, 3, 2020, The Adams County Health Department announced a new case of COVID-19 in Adams County.

Illini Community Hospital recognized for outstanding performance

Illini Community Hospital has been recognized by the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) as one of the top 10 critical access hospitals in the state for patient satisfaction.

How two women - who refused to give up -found help and a brighter future

Blessing Hospital to use state grant for new programs to improve at-risk pregnancy outcomes

Blessing Hospital is among 12 organizations in Illinois that has received a portion of $4.5 million in grants, through the state’s Birth Equity Initiative, to decrease pregnancy-related complications and deaths. Blessing received a $400,000 grant.

Celebrating Josie

Josie Amelia Edwards would have been 4 years old on March 25, 2022. Her family continued a tradition they began in Josie’s honor, who was stillborn, by donating baskets to Blessing Hospital to share with families who experience a stillbirth.