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Free certified birth doula class offered October 11th-12th

To increase options available to pregnant women in the region to access care in the ways they wish, Blessing Health is hosting a free International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) Professional Birth Doula Workshop. It will take place on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 at the Blessing Business Center, 4919 Oak Street, Quincy.

Appointments available for no-cost health screening on October 8 in Hannibal

Reserve your appointment now for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Tuesday, October 8, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, in the MJB Conference Room.

Popular breast cancer awareness apparel store open October 2nd-5th

The Blessing Breast Center’s popular breast cancer awareness apparel store is open to the public from October 2 through 5 at the Blessing Conference Center 2808 Chestnut, Quincy

Quarterly food distribution in Pike County on October 9

Illini Community Hospital is hosting a quarterly food distribution for Pike County, Illinois, residents only on Wednesday, October 9, at the Pike County Fairgrounds 210 W Clay Street in Pleasant Hill.

When a healer needs healing

The Central School District in Adams County, Illinois, holds an annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Each year for the past 10 years, Jenny Hetzler, school nurse, attended the event in case her services were needed by any participating students.

Free mammograms offered October 22 to women who qualify

Women from a five-county area of west-central Illinois may be eligible to receive a free mammogram on Tuesday, October 22.

Blessing hosts first Medicare Advantage open house on Oct. 15

The first of eight open-house-style informational sessions on Medicare Advantage plan changes at Blessing Health System takes place Tuesday, October 15, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy

Nurse practitioners helping to meet a growing need in primary care

Maria Baker faced a challenge becoming more common these days nationwide. She lost her primary care doctor when he ended his practice unexpectedly.

Blessing hosts second “Ladies’ Night”

After a successful inaugural event in 2023, Blessing Health invites all area women to attend the second “Ladies’ Night.” This evening of skin and beauty presentations, product discounts, giveaways and appetizers, will be held Thursday, September 5 between 5:30 and 7:30 pm at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine in Quincy. There is no cost to attend and no registration is required.

Blessing rehabilitation nurse retires

Melinda Heindselman, BSN, RN, Rehabilitation Services, Blessing Hospital, retires August 15 after 34 years of service. She began her career as a certified nurse assistant (CNA) in 1980, joining Blessing Hospital and its Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) staff in 1990.