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McNuggets and compassion lead to award for ER nurse

A patient in crisis found an advocate in Alexis Grootens, RN, Blessing Hospital Emergency Center.

Blessing surgical employee retires

Patricia “Pat” McClelland, surgery support tech, Blessing Surgery Center, retires July 10 after 30 years of service.

Who's Your Angel Award - Tim

  CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Tim Kayser, Blessing Security Officer "Recently security guard Tim Kayser was extremely helpful with a patient in the Emergency Department/Psych. Tim is always compassionate and authentic with the patients but this…

Family Medicine specialists use AI to save the sight of diabetic patients

The danger of diabetes-related blindness is becoming clearer to patients of Blessing Physician Services (BPS) in Quincy, Illinois, thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.

Here’s what happens when two experts in body work meet

Tom Hilbing knows how to fix a body – a vehicle body. In 1967 he joined Hilbing Autobody in Quincy and spent over 50 years making people’s vehicles look like new after an accident.

Cardiologist retires after 43 years at Hannibal Clinic

Richard Ha, MD, cardiologist, Hannibal Clinic, retired July 15 after 43 years of providing patient care.

About The Blessing Foundation

ABOUT THE BLESSING FOUNDATIONFounded in 1983, The Blessing Foundation raises, maintains and disburses charitably donated funds for the benefit of the Blessing Health SystemMISSIONTo improve the health of our communitiesVISIONBlessing Health System…

The expensive decision Jessie made that saved her life

Some people call it their conscience. It’s that voice you can hear in your head occasionally when facing a tough decision. Sometimes we follow the voice’s advice. Other times we do not.

Local Healthcare Affiliation Will Contribute To Improved Patient Access

Blessing Health System and another area healthcare provider have entered into an affiliation agreement to improve access to care for area patients.