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Individuals, organizations rally to support local Novel Coronavirus response

Blessing Health System is following federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for health systems across the country to implement tactics to conserve the use of PPE. One CDC-approve tactic is the use of cloth masks over Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) N95 masks to extend the life of the masks. Individuals and organizations are now contacting Blessing Health System to volunteer to sew the cloth masks.

Facing a mother’s worst fear with a strong will and great team

National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month: Gianna Capaccioli’s parents were surprised by one person who came to their hospital room in the hours after their daughter’s birth - Arshad R. Muzaffar, MD, FACS, FAAP, Blessing Health’s board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

“Independent” woman finds life-saving heart care at Blessing Health

Some people might call her stubborn. Cyndee Lester prefers the word “independent”.

New treatment available locally for depression

As many as 40% of people with depression can find no relief for their condition.

Chaplain’s skill in meeting the needs of patient and staff earn him Honey Bee award

Chaplain Elliott Barrowclough’s ability to meet the needs of his fellow man – no matter if they are patients or providers – earned him Blessing’s 89th Honey Bee Award.

Family drew Katie Couch to Illini, family keeps her at Illini

Katie Couch, RN, VA-BC, says she did not find a career in nursing. It found her. “When I was a child in Beardstown, probably around 6 or 7 years old, I was a nurse for Halloween,” she said. “I guess the profession chose me.”

Parking

Campus Maps Quincy–Blessing Hospital and Blessing Health Center Parking Free Valet Parking is provided at the main entrance of Blessing Hospital, located at 11th Street. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am – 8:30 pm Parking…

Physician Joins Blessing Weight Loss Center

The Blessing Weight Loss Center expanded its services with the addition of Erik Meidl, MD, Board certified Obesity Medicine physician, as of March 1.

City Of Quincy lifts boil order; Blessing off-site locations resume service Sept. 16

The City of Quincy announced the citywide boil order has been lifted. Blessing will resume normal business hours at its off-site patient care facilities effective Monday, September 16.