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Keeping this story alive can save others

After years of sophisticated medical care, including surgeries at a children’s hospital associated with Stanford University in southern California, Madilynn’s doctor came to the decision that she needed a heart-lung transplant to live. For a number of reasons, she was not a candidate.

Meet a family celebrating service to their hometown

Dr. Philip Tweedy is celebrating his 20th year as an internal medicine specialist with Blessing Health Hannibal. And one of his sons is celebrating his selection as one of the five Tom Sawyers.

Blessing Cancer Center nurse retires

Mary Harris, RN, medical oncology, Blessing Cancer Center, retired September 1 after 44 years of service.

Woman Finds a Different Reason to Celebrate on America’s Holiday

Emily Robinson will never forget July 4, 2023. It was a nightmare that ended with a new reason to celebrate – she was alive.

Dog Bite Leads to Amazing Story of Survival

All Sarah Taylor wanted to do was a favor for a friend, dog-sit for one night.

6 North Nurse Earns DAISY Award

Katie Hildebrand, RN, 6 North general medical/oncology, became the 87th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on August 29, 2023.

Long-time Blessing Hospital surgical nurse and leader to retire

Ellen Halfpap, BSN, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, Director, Surgical Services, Blessing Hospital, retired after 45 years of service on September 5, 2023.

Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine earns second imaging accreditation

As a result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ARC), Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine in Quincy has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT).

Blessing-Rieman enrollment increases

Student enrollment climbed by double-digits at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences in Quincy, IL, for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Oncology Infusion Center Nominated for Who's Your Angel Award

Oncology Infusion Center staff receive a Who’s Your Angel nomination from fellow employees