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Cardiac screening gives parents peace of mind
A simple screening could identify a potentially life-threatening condition in teens. The Adolescent Cardiac Screening is offered annually by Blessing Health System at no-cost to families.
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.
Adams County COVID-19 Update - June 22
On June 22, 2020, the Adams County Health Department announces six cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 56. This is also an increase of 12 in less than a week.
What does “exceptional care” look like?
Exceptional care looks different through the lens of each Blessing Health System affiliate. At Illini Community Hospital, exceptional care is being in the top 10% of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in the country for exceptional care transitions for all emergency department transfer patients, as recognized by the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program (MBQIP).
Blessing Hospital Named Among Country’s Safest Hospitals
Blessing Hospital has earned its second, consecutive grade of “A” for patient safety from a leading national healthcare consumer group. Blessing was one of only 823 hospitals nationwide and 38 in Illinois named among the safest by the Leapfrog Group for spring 2017.
Parent of special needs patient recognizes CNA
Ryan Washington, certified nursing assistant, 5 South, Blessing Hospital, received the hospital’s 33rd Honey Bee Award during a presentation on July 30.
Blessing service earns 5-star rating
Blessing Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) earned an overall five-star rating for the recent survey period of the nation’s nursing homes from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The survey is conducted four times each year. Blessing’s SNU has earned an overall five-star rating in each of the past four survey periods.
Area patients receiving letters from insurance plans in error
Some area residents who see Blessing Health providers for their healthcare are receiving letters from their insurance plans stating that their provider is out-of-network. Those letters are being sent in error.
Blessing's mission is to touch and change lives
As the Services Review Board meets, Blessing and the Quincy community know quality, affordable, regional health care is at stake. We urge the Board to reject this proposal, so we can work on a better path forward for improved, innovative care in our region.