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Blessing Health announces changes to healthcare services in Keokuk

In response to consistently low demand for inpatient and emergency room care, Blessing Health will close its hospital in Keokuk, Iowa.

Surgical Services at Illini

Surgical Services at Illini Experience The Illini Difference We’re committed to providing high-quality, excellent care with a compassionate touch for people in our local communities. At Illini, you can…

Medical Weight Loss, Part 1

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Notice of Privacy Practices

Click here to view the Blessing Health System Patient Rights and Responsibilities document.Patient Privacy Rights and Responsibilities StatementFederal and state law protects your right to keep your individually identifiable health information…

Paramedic education program retains national accreditation

The Blessing Hospital/John Wood Community College Paramedic program has retained national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoA EMSP).

Risk of respiratory illness up this winter, local doctor says

More people could suffer with the respiratory illnesses this winter than have in the past several years.

Illini Child Care Center to close

Due to challenges in recruiting qualified early learning teachers and other staff, along with the overall cost of administering and maintaining the center, Illini Community Hospital has made the difficult decision to close its child care center permanently as of February 28, 2025.

Emergency Medical Services Program

We provide the training necessary to give you the knowledge, skills, and ability to make critical decisions when seconds count.The Blessing program is 13 to 14 months long, and upon completion of program requirements, the student is eligible to take…

Blessing Hospital offers women another birthing option and a new level of safety during pregnancy

Beginning December 9, 2020, pregnant women who have given birth by Cesarean Section (C-Section) previously are now candidates to have a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) at Blessed Beginnings, the obstetric department of Blessing Hospital.

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.