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Blessing Breaks Ground For Medical Office Building

Blessing Health System leaders, city officials and other invited guests ceremonially turned shovels full to dirt at 48th and Maine Street in Quincy to begin construction of a two story medical office building.

COVID-19 Related Death of an Adams County Resident

On April 29, 2020, the Adams County Health Department announced the first COVID-19 related death of an Adams County resident, a female in her 60s.

Update: All Clear on Lockdown of Blessing Hospital at 11th Street

The lockdown of Blessing Hospital’s 11th Street campus and the Blessing Health Center has been lifted. The threat has been resolved and those entering the buildings will no longer be screened.

Surgery Tech earns Honey Bee Award

Coralyn Hoover, Surgery Support Tech, One Day Surgery, became the eighth Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation on Tuesday, December 11.

Community Foundation Donates $10,000 to Community Spirit Fund

Community Foundation Donates $10,000 to Community Spirit Fund to assist individuals, families during COVID-19 crisis

Donate Life - Taylor Breuer

Donate Life - Taylor Breuer's Story In my opinion, being an organ or tissue donor is a selfless act that can impact someone's life after I’m no longer on this earth. I decided to become an organ and tissue donor at the age of 16; I told my mom…

Grilled Turkey London Broil

A mellow marinade is spiced up with lively fresh ginger in this easy London broil. Use this flavorful marinade before grilling beef, chicken or pork too.

What should a prostate cancer screening include and when should screening begin?

Some providers do a blood test called a Prostate Specific Antigen test only (PSA). If a man’s PSA level trends up over time, it could be an indication of prostate cancer. Other providers order a PSA test and conduct a digital rectal exam (DRE). Blessing Health board-certified urologist William Severino, feels both tests deliver the most complete picture.

Community comes together for cancer patients

One woman’s idea - and the power of the internet - is bringing smiles and a few tears to the faces of Illini Community Hospital cancer patients.

A sister’s advice leads to shocking discovery

It’s probably pneumonia. Maybe it’s COVID? Those were the thoughts running through the mind of 28-year old Patrick Smith as he drove through a dark winter’s night from his home in Hannibal to the Blessing Hospital Emergency Center.