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Infusion Center

Depending on the type of cancer or other conditions you have, you may need treatment by infusion. The Blessing Cancer Center in Quincy offers Infusion therapy delivers medications, fluids or blood products directly into your bloodstream through a…

Free mammograms offered October 22 to women who qualify

Women from a five-county area of west-central Illinois may be eligible to receive a free mammogram on Tuesday, October 22.

Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery requires lifelong commitment from the patient and the program. The chances of losing one-third of excess weight over a year without surgery is 5% if 45 or younger, less than 5% if older. Bariatric Surgery …

150 Years - Historical Articles About Blessing Hospital

The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County crafted several articles about Blessing Hospital's history for the Quincy Herald-Whig. Click on any of the links or images below to view those stories.September 16, 2016 - "Daughter followed mom as…

Nurse practitioner provides care and inspiration

Kristin Bradshaw is nationally certified in obesity medicine and the coordinator of the Healthy Weight and Wellness program at Blessing Health’s Hannibal Clinic.

Bond between cancer survivor and care team grows stronger with time

There was a time not so long ago when Darla Hobson avoided healthcare. Now, she never misses an appointment thanks to the cancer team at Illini Community Hospital’s Casteel Center.

Celebrating Black History Month: Mel Stapp's Story

In honor of Black History Month, we share the story of Melvina “Mel” Stapp, a woman who entered the workforce as a line worker at a meat processing plant and today is a medical laboratory scientist, information systems analyst and respected 29-year member of the Blessing Health team.

Heart Gala Ticket Order Form

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Blessing proud to be on the team to fight hunger

For the fourth straight year, Blessing Health is the major sponsor of Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry’s annual Moonlight Ride for Hunger fundraiser.

Striking a blow against heart failure

New technology in use at Blessing will improve the quality of life of heart failure patients. The tiny device is called CardioMEMS. It is placed directly into the pulmonary artery during a non-surgical procedure and records the pressure inside the lungs. “It measures the vibrations from blood flow within the lungs without the use of any batteries or other power supply,” explained Dr. Krause.