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Blessing Hospital earns fifth straight top safety score
For the fifth consecutive survey period, an independent national healthcare watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety.
Schools and Programs
Blessing is the regional leader in professional education for careers in health care. Click on the links below to learn more about our programs and training provided on our campus:Advanced Practice Practicum/ClinicalBlessing-Rieman College of…
Rehab CNA earns Honey Bee Award
Mackenzie Cooksey, CNA, Rehabilitation Service, became the seventh Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation on Wednesday, November 28.
A sister’s advice leads to shocking discovery
It’s probably pneumonia. Maybe it’s COVID? Those were the thoughts running through the mind of 28-year old Patrick Smith as he drove through a dark winter’s night from his home in Hannibal to the Blessing Hospital Emergency Center.
Blessing Hospital offers Honor Walk to organ donor families
An Honor Walk is offered to the family of an organ donor as the donor is escorted from their hospital room. It involves as many caregivers as possible lining the hallway in silent respect as the donor and family move to the destination of the donation within the hospital.
Blessing cardiologist brings new care option to patients
People at risk for a stroke because of a blocked carotid artery have a new option for their care at the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center, thanks to Jeffrey Cook, MD, cardiologist, Blessing Physician Services.
Celebrating Small: The Latest in Heart Care at Blessing
John Hammock, MD, FACC, FHRS, cardiac electrophysiologist, Blessing Physician Services, cannot believe the size of the Micra pacemaker. Officially, it is one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker, comparable to a large multi-vitamin.
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.
Organ and Tissue Donation: National Donor Sabbath
During the weekend of Nov. 10-12, 2017 Blessing Hospital will join clergy and healthcare professionals across the country observing National Donor Sabbath, an interfaith celebration of the gifts of hope provided through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Together, we will urge people to make faith-based decisions to become organ and tissue donors.
Get The Facts
Let's Protect Our Mission and Our Future, Working TogetherThis site provides important facts and information about unionization and collective bargaining for Blessing Hospital employees and other stakeholders. Get The FactsKnow Your…