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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.

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.

Local Health Insurance Resources

Health insurance can be confusing and hard to understand. At Current Health Solutions’ local Quincy office, members can get answers to any health insurance question—in person. What Is Current Health Solutions? Current Health Solutions, a…

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.

Medical Weight Loss, Part 1

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Diabetes Education

Diabetes is a silent disease. You can have it for years and not know it. Some people with diabetes do not even notice the symptoms—being very thirsty, frequently urinating, and losing weight without trying. The Blessing Diabetes team is here to help…

Nurse educator retires

Karen Mayville, PhD, RN, Administrative Coordinator – Accreditation, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, retires on December 31, 2024, after 42 years of service.

Adult Volunteer Program

Service Area OpportunitiesBlessing Beginnings Maternity Unit: Volunteers assist staff in providing quality service to families and staff. They also assist in ensuring the safety and privacy of patients by helping to monitor all visitors to the…

Application for Volunteer Service

If you are interested in sharing your time and talents as a Blessing volunteer, please complete this application, or call the Volunteer Services department at (217) 223-8400, ext. 6820. If you prefer to print and mail in your application,…