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Hospice Care

Hospice is a type of care for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. Through hospice care, we can reduce someone’s pain and provide physical, emotional and spiritual comfort. Hospice care also provides support for the person’s family and…

Nursing Certifications

Why Nursing Certification MattersProfessional nursing certification is a voluntary credential that validates advanced knowledge, clinical expertise, and commitment to excellence in a specialty area. Certified nurses demonstrate leadership in…

What Is Magnet?

Magnet® Recognition: Nursing Excellence at Blessing HospitalBlessing Hospital is proud to be recognized as a Magnet®–designated organization, the gold standard for nursing excellence, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).In…

Nursing Shared Governance Councils

Blessing Health System’s shared governance structure provides meaningful opportunities for staff to share their voices, shape practice, and influence positive change across the organization. These councils empower team members to participate…

A Message From Our Chief Nursing Officer

Nurses at Blessing Hospital have been providing exceptional nursing care to patients and families for over 125 years. I am very proud of the rich traditions at Blessing. Nurses at Blessing practice both the art and science of nursing. Every day…

Magnet® Recognition: Nursing Excellence at Blessing Hospital

A Message From Our Chief Nursing Officer Nurses at Blessing Hospital have been providing exceptional nursing care to patients and families for…

Blessing Career Care Program

“My managers have told me I have grown so much,” said Diana Weatherford, BSN, RN, Structural Heart Navigator (pictured above).The goal of Career Care is to continue to promote high-quality nursing care by providing opportunities for registered…

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.

Sepsis

Sepsis, the body’s overwhelming and toxic response to infection, kills over 350,000 adults in the U.S. every year. Through public education, we can raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis so people in our communities know when to seek…

Walk-In Clinic - Quincy

Convenient access, next to the Blessing Hospital Emergency Room. Just look for the blue awning! 1005 Broadway 1st Floor 62301 IL United States 217-223-1200 …