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Women and Children unit nurse earns DAISY Award
Jennifer Masker, RN, Women & Children unit, became the 62nd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on July 26, 2021.
New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Adams County, Illinois
On April 28, 2020 the Adams County Health Department announces six new cases of COVID-19 in Adams County. We are also removing one previously reported case, whose residency was determined to be out of our jurisdiction. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 39.
Blessing Foundation leader retires, new leader named
For only the third time in its 43-year history, the Blessing Foundation will be under new leadership as of January 1, 2026.
Latest lung cancer detecting technology available at Blessing Hospital
Blessing now offers the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system. Blessing is the only hospital in the region offering this technology, made by the same company that developed the renowned da Vinci robotic surgery system.
How we’re reducing your cost of healthcare
The Blessing Health System is the community’s health system - there are no far away corporate headquarters and no Wall Street executives to answer to. We not only serve, but also report to our communities. A challenge our communities face, as do all towns in America, is the expense of healthcare.
Daughter Says Blessing Health Hannibal Doctors Saved Her Mother’s Life
Sharon Brocksmith was afraid she was going to lose her 86-year-old mother. That was before two Blessing Health Hannibal doctors and their staffs answered her tearful plea.
Meet the “Miracle Guy”
Robert Wilson’s family thought he would be admitted to Blessing Hospital for observation after experiencing severe headaches.
Ladies: Here is why your health needs to be on the ‘front burner’ in your life
This is how Amy Henson’s wife, Jillian, describes her, “Someone who is fiercely loyal, who has a ginormous (sic) heart and is willing to care about others.” That passion and compassion caused Amy to put some important personal needs on hold recently. Over a short period of time Jillian’s mother became ill and passed away, Amy started a new job as a licensed clinical social worker with Blessing Health, and Jillian was diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer.
Blessing pediatric nurse earns DAISY Award
Sara Campbell, RN, 6 South Pediatrics, Blessing Hospital, received the DAISY Award for December 2016.
Ready or not, here I come! Parents find the care they need in their new hometown when baby arrives early
Moms and dads, imagine this: You’re pregnant with your first bundle of joy when a great job opportunity comes up in the next state, five weeks before your due date.