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Blessing Foundation

Since 1983, the Blessing Foundation located in Quincy, Illinois, has been giving back to the community that has given so much to all of us. We distribute grants, scholarships and assistance to patients and their families in medical necessity…

Our Team

At the Blessing Breast Center, our highly trained and multi-skilled team is dedicated to your breast health. We understand coming here can be intimidating. We focus on providing a comfortable atmosphere where you can be confident with your care. A…

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.

Woman finds the cure for fear in the face of a life-threatening emergency

Nancy Kurpaitis awoke from a sound sleep at 1 am Monday, November 4, 2024, feeling sicker than she had in 71 years of life. The wave of symptoms included feeling faint, extremely warm, short of breath and with her heart racing.

Reservations available for the 2025 Heart Gala

Treating heart disease takes the best people, the best equipment and the Blessing Health Heart Gala.

Surgical nurse’s ability to connect with special needs patients earns DAISY Award

Illini Community Hospital registered nurse Lexy Ghrist says watching her best friend raise a child with Down Syndrome shaped her approach to nursing. It also led her to receive an international DAISY Award.

Blessing Hospital retains Primary Stroke Center status

Blessing Hospital has been recertified as a nationally-recognized Primary Stroke Center. The recertification affirms the hospital’s readiness and ability to provide the highest quality stroke-related healthcare, which includes diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education.

Sleep Center

Of the 70 million Americans who have problems sleeping, more than half have a chronic disorder. The Blessing Sleep Center provides comprehensive testing to diagnose a range of sleep disorders. Together, we help you sleep easier and live better. Sleep…

Six providers earn first-ever “Exceptional Provider” awards

The Blessing Patient Experience department recently created the “Provider Excellence” awards, to recognize doctors and nurse practitioners for their skills in the areas of service, quality, patient experience, teamwork and access.

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer (cancer of the large intestine or rectum) is a cancer found in both men and women. With early screening and advanced treatments, colorectal cancer is preventable and…