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Blessing Hospital Recognized for Higher Quality in Maternity Care

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

Bariatric Institute Questions

We understand that weight loss surgery is complex. We want to make sure that we provide you with informed decisions about your weight loss options. Bariatric Institute Questions Frequently Asked…

Woman’s three-year struggle leads to discovery of a rare heart condition

Palmyra native Karen Minch jumped at the chance when a staff member from her dentist’s office called to say they had a cancellation and could clean Karen’s teeth a month earlier than expected. The rescheduled appointment may have helped save Karen’s life.

Appointments available for no-cost health screening on April 23 in Hannibal

Reservations remain available for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Tuesday, April 23, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, in the MJB Conference Room.

Dog Bite Leads to Amazing Story of Survival

All Sarah Taylor wanted to do was a favor for a friend, dog-sit for one night.

“It is a total turnaround”

Eating oatmeal is good for most people. Putting some fresh fruit on top of the oatmeal boosts the nutritional benefit of the meal. That’s the situation with Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, available at Performance Spine and Sports Center, the practice of Blessing Physician Services chiropractors Drs. Wes Creech and Erik Nothold – it’s the fruit on the oatmeal.

Blessing Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care

For stroke patients, receiving proper care as quickly as possible can be the difference between life and death, or life with a permanent disability. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has confirmed Blessing Hospital delivers stroke care that meets or exceeds national standards by awarding it with Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS recognition for 2022.

Centralized Staffing team member gets messy, earns Honey Bee award for it

Matthew Sly’s willingness to roll up his sleeves when the job calls for it earned this Centralized Staffing member Blessing Health System’s 87th Honey Bee Award.

Powerlifters Help Cancer Patients Carry The Load

Summit Spa and Fitness and NutritionHQ in Quincy teamed up with clients to deliver $1,050 for the unmet needs of patients of the Blessing Cancer Center and the Blessing Breast Center.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Are you eligible for screening?

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Many people are unaware they have lung cancer until it has reached an advanced stage, making it more difficult to treat and reducing the survival rate.