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Centralized Staffing nurse earns DAISY Award

Stacey Jarrett. RN, Centralized Staffing, became the 58th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on March 25, 2021.

"Just a Quick Note": a letter from a patient and her husband

Meleah and Allen Flynn say, "We don't get sick. We don't ever go the hospital. We do our best to live out a God-centered life. We now find ourselves leaning on Him more than we ever thought possible. The Blessing Health System has truly been a blessing to our family."

Meet a family celebrating service to their hometown

Dr. Philip Tweedy is celebrating his 20th year as an internal medicine specialist with Blessing Health Hannibal. And one of his sons is celebrating his selection as one of the five Tom Sawyers.

Child and Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health

Having a child in crisis can feel overwhelming and confusing. We have the resources to help you, including the only child and adolescent inpatient care facility within 100 miles of Quincy. Child and Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health …

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic foot ulcers are a leading cause of foot amputation. While that is a scary thought, it is important to note that effective treatments for foot ulcers are available. The key to successful treatment is seeking care early, before there is too…

Blessing Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care

Stroke patients at Blessing Hospital are getting gold standard care, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day: Brady's Story

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we share the story of Brady Neisen of Fowler, Illinois and his family. The date for World Down Syndrome Day being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

Donate Life - Shari Edwards

Donate Life - Shari Edwards' Story My husband and father of three, Martin Edwards, died following a cardiac event/auto accident at the age of 55.  We made the decision to donate his bones, tissues, skin, and corneas.  To date, 64…

Critical Care nurse receives DAISY Award

Pete Condol, RN, Intensive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 47th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on January 28.

Celebration leads Blessing nurses to Horizons Community Outreach

Blessing Hospital nurses donated 200 pounds of food and delivered it to Horizons food pantry on May 8, 2019, as part of their 2019 National Nurses Week celebration. Then, a group of those nurses put on hairnets and plastic gloves and served lunch to…