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Blessing Health System leader publishes book chapter

Dr. Rafferty’s contribution to the book covers trends in medical tourism and associated developments.

Illini Community Hospital Open As Warming Center

Illini Community Hospital will be open as a public warming center during this week’s expected forecast of extremely cold temperatures.

Visiting restrictions in effect at Blessing Hospital

Visiting restrictions are in effect at Blessing Hospital because the Quincy area is experiencing a flu outbreak.

State commends Blessing trauma program after re-designation survey

Illinois Department of Public Health surveyors sited eight strengths of the Blessing Hospital Trauma Program and no opportunities for improvement after a recent survey.

Blessing ICU nurse earns DAISY award

Kristen DeVine, RN, Intensive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 36th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Blessing cardiologist brings new care option to patients

People at risk for a stroke because of a blocked carotid artery have a new option for their care at the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center, thanks to Jeffrey Cook, MD, cardiologist, Blessing Physician Services.

Blessing Human Resources staff earns certification

Four members of the Blessing Health System Human Resources staff have earned Society of Human Resource Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) status after passing an examination.

Physician Joins Blessing Weight Loss Center

The Blessing Weight Loss Center expanded its services with the addition of Erik Meidl, MD, Board certified Obesity Medicine physician, as of March 1.

Blessing Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Centers Designation for Cardiac Care

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has recognized Blessing Hospital with a Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

Statement from Blessing Hospital on the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Vote

Maureen Kahn, CEO of Blessing Hospital, is issuing the following statement on the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s decision on the Certification of Need (CON) application from Quincy Medical Group.