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Advice from a stage 3 breast cancer survivor

Joyce Mayfield began breast cancer treatment in January. At that time, Blessing Health surgeon Emmanuel Bessay offered her some advice.

We Chose Blessing

We All Chose Blessing Blessing has attracted some of the nation’s top specialists. With outcomes among the best in the country. Specialists in virtually every…

Blessing’s heart care quality receives national recognition

Blessing Health recently received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

Quincy Junior High School sensory room renovated through Blessing Health System donation

Hundreds of Quincy Junior High School (QJHS) students with developmental disabilities will benefit from a partnership between the Quincy Public School District and Blessing Health System.

The expensive decision Jessie made that saved her life

Some people call it their conscience. It’s that voice you can hear in your head occasionally when facing a tough decision. Sometimes we follow the voice’s advice. Other times we do not.

RNs Earn "Who's Your Angel?" Recognition

Three registered nurses from 5 Medical received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from patient Audra Allensworth. The Blessing Foundation presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on April 12.  

Blessing Cancer Center retains its national accreditation

The care delivered to patients of the Blessing Cancer Center remains accredited by The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey.

Nurse practitioners helping to meet a growing need in primary care

Maria Baker faced a challenge becoming more common these days nationwide. She lost her primary care doctor when he ended his practice unexpectedly.

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Blessing Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care

Blessing Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.