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Patient and nurse connect on a spiritual level, leading to DAISY award
Stormy Leazer, RN, and a patient she cared for believed a higher power brought them together. This exceptional bond led to Stormy receiving Blessing’s 118th DAISY award.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Early Detection is CrucialOf the 154,000+ Americans estimated to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, only about 40% will be diagnosed in the earliest stage, where survival rates are 90%. The Blessing Cancer Center gives out free take home…
Blessing Health System names next CEO
The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees has selected Mike Trachta as the system’s next president and chief executive officer, effective on May 1, 2026.
How a Conversation Between Strangers Saved a War Veteran's Life
A telephone call from a fellow veteran (but a complete stranger) helped convince Jim Nauert to go through with a lifesaving heart procedure.
Blessing offers free colorectal cancer screening kits in March
In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri. The kits are available beginning Monday, March 2 and while supplies last.
Blessing Administrative Council
Brigid K. Toyne-Barfoot, DNP, RN, NEA-BCChief Nursing Officer As Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Blessing Health System, Dr. Toyne-Barfoot is responsible for nursing strategy, operations, and patient care standards followed by the health…
Nurse Residency Program
Experience the Blessing Difference: Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency ProgramTMBlessing Health System is proud to offer newly hired graduate nurses a Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency ProgramTM. We offer more than a nursing career. We offer a partnership to…
Blessing Hospital Paramedic Program
Applications are now being accepted for Blessing Health’s nationally certified paramedic training program! The 14-month program starts in August and will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Those interested in the program…
Strike Out Breast Cancer Bowling Registration
Get your team registered for the 16th annual Strike Out Breast Cancer event on April 24-25 at the Tangerine Bowl in Quincy!Fill out your team's information below, including individual team members and their t-shirt sizes. Registrations will be taken…
Skill in creating connections leads to ICARE award
Amanda Corrigan, coding supervisor, Health Information Management, received the ICARE Award for Excellence on February 27, 2026.