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Brachytherapy

If you have recently learned that you have cancer, you will have many questions about treatment. At Blessing, our cancer specialists provide expert treatment with a type of internal radiation therapy known as brachytherapy. Brachytherapy …

Blessing Health team earns national recognition

A specialized Blessing Health team that provides life-changing care to children has earned a prestigious national recognition.

CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (CRT)/REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT) - RESPIRATORY THERAPY

**ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $25,000 SIGN ON BONUS** STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE FOR CRT: $23.55 + $2.25 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE FOR RRT: $26.21 + $3.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE 2ND & 3RD SHIFT…

One Day Surgery nurse delivers for cancer patient

Abby Safar, RN, Surgical Services/Post Anesthesia Care Unit, made it her mission for her patient to receive the care he came for – no matter what it took. That passion and determination made her the latest ICARE award recipient, for Compassion, on January 30, 2025.

Blessing hosts free prostate cancer screenings in September

As part of its observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is hosting free prostate cancer screenings in five locations across the region. Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed and treated at the Blessing Cancer Center.

Blessing Health offers no-cost cholesterol screening

Registrations are now being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held on Wednesday, June 26, from 7-9 am at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy.

Pharmacy tech’s commitment to patient advocacy earns ICARE Award

Ray Davis, lead pharmacy tech at Illini Health Services pharmacy in Pittsfield, earned the ICARE Award for Compassion at a surprise ceremony on Thursday, June 4.

Infusion Center

Depending on the type of cancer or other conditions you have, you may need treatment by infusion. The Blessing Cancer Center in Quincy offers Infusion therapy delivers medications, fluids or blood products directly into your bloodstream through a…

Blessing nurse educator retires

Helen Zimmerman, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, Nursing Professional Development, Blessing Hospital, retired on July 1 after 29 years of service.

Hip Replacement

If you experience chronic hip pain from arthritis or an injury, your doctor at Blessing may recommend hip replacement surgery. Hip Replacement Hip replacement surgery, or arthroplasty, can alleviate hip…