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Blessing Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Department retains national accreditation

The Blessing Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department has earned reaccreditation from The American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), making it one of only six in the three-state region of Illinois, Missouri and Iowa to hold the accreditation.

Financial Assistance

Blessing Health System provides medical care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.  A variety of payment options are offered to patients and their families. Special payment arrangements may apply to elective services.No one will be denied…

Volunteer group makes final payment on $250,000 pledge

The Blessing Volunteers in Partnership (BVIP), a volunteer group at Blessing Hospital that supports health related causes, has made its final payment on a $250,000 pledge that helped build the Teresa Adams House in Quincy, and made the last pledge payment considerably earlier than expected.

Long-time ICU nurse earns two nominations and a DAISY award

Michelle Summy, RN, intensive care unit, became Blessing Hospital’s 107th DAISY award winner during a ceremony on April 17, 2025, for her extraordinary nursing care. She has been an ICU nurse for 37 years and received two nominations leading to her award.

Heart failure doesn’t stop Jim Robinson

Jim Robinson calls himself a “common person.” Some might call Jim lucky.

Billing & Insurance - Medicare

Effective January 1, 2026, Blessing Health clinics and doctors will be in network with the following Medicare plan:Traditional MedicareBlue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Medicare AdvantageMolina Medicare AdvantageTotal Retiree Advantage Illinois…

HelpDesk analyst earns Honey Bee award

Logan Douglas, Support Center Analyst 1, Information Systems, became Blessing Hospital’s 48th Honey Bee award winner during a presentation on September 28. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the service provided by support staff.

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.

Illini Community Hospital announces $1.6 million construction project

Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield, IL, will relocate and expand its walk-in clinic as part of a $1.6 million dollar project.

Care Coordination staffer earns recognition

Tara Althoff, behavioral health consultant, Care Coordination, became the hospital’s 29th Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on March 16.