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Bariatric Education - Mindful Eating Quiz

Patient First/Last Name Patient Email Address Our eating habits are influenced by: Emotions Thoughts …

Diabetes Awareness Month Virtual 5K Registration

Get involved for Diabetes Awareness Month and lace up your shoes for our Diabetes Awareness Month Virtual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 9!It's easy to be a part of. Simply complete a 5K run/walk anywhere, anytime on Saturday, November 9,…

Blessing Health System breaks ground for surgery center relocation

Area health care consumers are a step closer to more choice in their options for local healthcare after Blessing Health System leaders and staff broke ground Wednesday, March 4, to relocate its ambulatory surgery center.

Asthma

Asthma symptoms can range from severe shortness of breath that comes on suddenly to chronic coughing fits. Our pulmonary specialists can help you determine whether your symptoms are asthma related and if so, provide you with the most effective…

Blessing expresses opposition to surgery center plan at public hearing

Blessing Health System leaders detailed the organization’s opposition to a Quincy Medical Group plan at a public hearing held in Quincy on Thursday, January 24, by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.

Sharing sunshine from behind a sewing machine

After certain types of breast cancer surgery, fluid builds up in a woman’s chest and needs to be drained over a period of 7-14 days. Typically, the bulb-like collection containers for the fluid are pinned to the woman’s gown or blouse. Some women find that process unsightly and difficult to manage because of the weight of the container.

Grieving parents find a priceless gift at Blessing Hospital

The pain of their losses led Sara and Christina to research ways other grieving parents could have what they did not - more time with their children who are stillborn or die shortly after birth. Their research led them to the “Cuddle Cot.” Made in Europe, Cuddle Cots look like baby bassinets. The difference is that they are connected to a cooling system that creates additional time for the family to be together by slowing down the natural processes after a death.

General Surgery

If you or a loved one needs surgery, you want an experienced care team for a successful outcome. At Blessing, our general surgeons are experts in advanced technologies to treat a variety of health conditions. General Surgery …

Eye Surgery

We understand that preserving your vision and managing eye conditions are important to you. At the Blessing Surgery Center we are able to provide you with the latest eye care treatments. Eye Surgery Eye…

Pulmonology

When you are short of breath, everything becomes more difficult. We understand the magnitude of even minor breathing problems. Our skilled pulmonologists (lung specialists) and compassionate care team diagnose you quickly so you can feel relief…