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Tappe Makes Final Cancer Crush Donation To Blessing Foundation

Luke Tappe, the brain and heart behind the successful Community Cancer Crush fundraiser for seven years has made the 2020 and final donation to the patients of the Blessing Cancer Center.

Blessing Bariatric Institute earns national accreditation

The Blessing Bariatric Institute has earned the status of nationally accredited metabolic and bariatric surgical center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

Chicago-area man’s heart leads him to Blessing

Among the questions most people have about their favorite doctor is, “are they in-network for my health insurance?”

Pain is no match for Miss Margaret

When 88-year-old Margaret Midget broke her hip earlier this year, her five children knew what that could mean.

Blessing Health System names next CEO

The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees has selected Mike Trachta as the system’s next president and chief executive officer, effective on May 1, 2026.

Surgical nurse’s ability to connect with special needs patients earns DAISY Award

Illini Community Hospital registered nurse Lexy Ghrist says watching her best friend raise a child with Down Syndrome shaped her approach to nursing. It also led her to receive an international DAISY Award.

First Blessing Hospital patient receives new COVID-19 drug

Blessing Hospital administered the first dose of a new COVID-19 drug called Bamlanivimab to a patient on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

First baby of 2019 at Blessing Hospital

Emberlynn Kae Wiseman was the first baby of 2019 born at Blessed Beginnings, the maternity center at Blessing Hospital.  She was born at 6:49 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, the daughter of Kelcee and Alex Wiseman of Quincy. 

Living with Diabetes: Five Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season

If you have diabetes, and particularly if you suffer from a chronic wound, it’s important to eat mindfully and follow your treatment protocols. For smoother sailing, here are five helpful holiday tips for diabetics.

Blessing Health System earns national recognition for workplace wellness

The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) has recognized Blessing Health System’s workplace wellness programming with a Well Workplace bronze award.