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Nurse saves choking girl, earns DAISY award

Megan Rowlands, RN, 2 North Gen Med/Neuro, became the 96th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award for her extraordinary nursing care during a ceremony on May 31, 2024.

Blessing Health System names next CEO

The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees has selected Mike Trachta as the system’s next president and chief executive officer, effective on May 1, 2026.

Staying Safe During Winter Activities

Winter is a season marked by a higher incidence of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems, especially in locations where the weather gets cold and snowy. Knowing what precautions you need to take to keep your heart healthy, as well as the warning signs of a heart attack, are especially important at this time of year.

National Cancer Survivor Day

Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to join the Blessing Hospital Cancer Center team in Quincy on Friday, May 30, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day 2025. The event will take place between 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the parking…

Two in a row: Blessing Hospital earns top patient safety grade in national report

Blessing Hospital was awarded an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group in its spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grade report.

Donor Stories - Shanna Winter

I am a registered organ and tissue donor because I have seen first-hand how lives are impacted along every part of the donation spectrum. I have been the ICU nurse caring for a patient who has suffered catastrophic injuries, explaining to their…

Loving Cal: Celebrating Autism Awareness

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Awareness for Leslie Werries and her husband, Blessing orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon Dr. Barry Werries, came more than 20 years ago with the birth of their youngest son, Cal. The following is a glimpse into their life with autism.

Cancer Day Survivor Shirt Form

From the moment of diagnosis, you are a survivor. For National Cancer Survivors Day 2022, we will host a Survivors Day Parade. Survivors will receive a free t-shirt in the awareness color of your choice to wear as we come together in fellowship…

Strike Out Breast Cancer Bowling Registration

Get your team registered for the 16th annual Strike Out Breast Cancer event on April 24-25 at the Tangerine Bowl in Quincy!Fill out your team's information below, including individual team members and their t-shirt sizes. Registrations will be taken…

Three generations of a family find a second home at Blessing

When Deb Landacre, RN, got a job in maternity at Blessing in 1980, she had a plan. “I was only going to work for three months. I wanted a little Christmas money,” she said.