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Registration open for no-cost diabetes screening
Registration is now open for a no-cost A1C blood test screening for diabetes on Thursday, November 2, hosted by Blessing Health. The screening takes place by appointment only,
A Message To Our Communities, from Maureen Kahn
A letter to our communities, from Maureen Kahn, President/CEO, Blessing Health System
Local stroke care receives national recognition
The American Heart Association recognizes Blessing Hospital among the nation’s leading providers of stroke care. For the fourth consecutive year, the hospital earned the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines Gold level recognition. Specifically, Blessing received a 2024 Gold Plus Award for meeting or exceeding national core standard levels of care in the treatment of stroke patients for 2 consecutive calendar years or more.
Where do the best go when they need care?
Shon Stark is a winner. “I always try to be the best at everything I do,” the 18-year-old said.
New heart procedure reduces stroke risk and fear
Talk with Jim Waterkotte for a while and you know he is one of a kind. But not in every way. Jim had taken a blood thinner for 10 years. So do as many as three million people each year in the United States. Jim took the blood thinner to control life-threatening clotting associated with his heart’s abnormal rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation (Afib).
Illini nurse saves a life and has a pin - and grateful patient - to prove it
Ashley Holland is the first Illini nurse to receive a Blessing Health System “Stroke Recognition Pin” for her role in saving the life of 78-year-old Linda Smith of Pittsfield.
Raising Awareness and Dollars by Breaking Boards
The students, families and staff of Legacy Martial Arts in Quincy recently presented a check for $1,406 to the Blessing Foundation to help the Blessing Breast Center raise awareness of breast cancer and address the unmet needs of its patients
When a healer needs healing
The Central School District in Adams County, Illinois, holds an annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Each year for the past 10 years, Jenny Hetzler, school nurse, attended the event in case her services were needed by any participating students.
Blessing Health System and Quincy Park District partner for community fitness
Beginning April 7, area residents will have a new and exciting fitness option. In partnership with Blessing Health System, the Quincy Park District will offer an outdoor fitness boot camp.