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What can you do to help a cardiologist sleep better at night?

Help your Blessing cardiologist sleep easier tonight by committing to call 911 if you ever experience chest pain or other symptoms that could be a heart attack – and tell your family and friends to do the same thing.

Blessing Hospital retains Primary Stroke Center status

Blessing Hospital has been recertified as a nationally-recognized Primary Stroke Center. The recertification affirms the hospital’s readiness and ability to provide the highest quality stroke-related healthcare, which includes diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education.

An Unexpected Gift for Blessing Hospice

Renee Waters took the old saying, “put your money where your mouth is,” one step further recently. The award-winning certified nursing assistant (CNA) put her money where her heart is. Waters works at Golden Good Shepherd Home in Adams County, won the 2018 community wide CNA of the year contest and received $300 which she donated to Blessing Hospice.

Blessing Hospital appeals state board permit of QMG hospital

Blessing Health System is asking for review of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s recent decision to approve the Quincy Medical Group small format hospital.

Next to Home program helps woman feel right at home

When 84-year old Patricia M. Lawber of Quincy found herself needing a place to rehabilitate after a fall at her home, she did not know she would be in for a whole new adventure.

Blessing Wellness Center Weekly Pre-Order Meals

Place your order for our Wellness Center Weekly Pre-Order Meals! Orders must be placed by Friday, April 24 at 10:00 AM, with pickup on Tuesday, April 28. Cost is $7.00 per meal. Read more about our weekly options below, then complete the form at the…

Celebrating Black History Month: Dr. Bessay's Story

Emmanuel Bessay typifies—and then some—the nontraditional Northwestern medical student. Like the 30 other members of the Class of 2010 who didn’t go directly from their undergraduate alma maters to the Feinberg School of Medicine, this 36-year-old West African native took a different and somewhat harrowing route to medical school.

Knee Injuries

As the largest joints in your body, your knees help power you through a lot of activity. Unfortunately, all this activity makes your knees more vulnerable to injuries such as ligament and tendon tears. Knee Injuries …

Plastic surgeon draws families to Blessing Health for life-changing care

Moms are particular and passionate about the provider they pick when their children need reconstructive surgery.

Home Care PT earns Honey Bee award

Katie Schroeder, physical therapist, Blessing Home Care, became the hospital’s 22nd Honey Bee Award winner during a surprise presentation on June 11, 2020.