Blessing Health System

For the sixth consecutive year, Blessing Hospital has been named a “High Performing Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report as part of its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals report.

“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘High Performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.”

💙 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3S5tYUk

Whether you’re chasing your athletic dreams or enjoying the little moments of life, your ability to move freely is essential to your well-being. But when pain or injuries disrupt your life, Blessing Health’s Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team is here to help. Our highly-trained and experienced group of providers was built to best meet the needs of the communities we serve. At Blessing Health, we've got you covered from head to toe.

💙 Learn more: https://www.blessinghealth.org/ortho

Jackson-Lincoln nights embody a good summer's night! 🌞🕶️

On top of good food, incredible performances by The Beats Arts Academy and the internationally recognized West-African drum and dance troupe Afriky Lolo, we offered "hands-on" education on the importance of hand hygiene. Remember that clean hands stop the spread of germs!

Upcoming Sports Physicals 🏐🏀🏈⚽

Our Hamilton Warsaw Clinic will be hosting walk-in sports physicals on the following dates:

- Thursday, August 2 from 12-3PM
- Friday, August 30 from 11AM-3PM

Cost is $10, but will be donated back to the local schools!

Save the Date! Evolve 2024 is coming! This year is open to both male and female cancer survivors! 🌸💙

Event: EVOLVE
What: Free to all cancer survivors and a guest
When: Sept 28, 2024, from 1 – 4 pm
Where: Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing

We can't wait to see you at the Celebration of Rhythm tonight at Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex, Inc!

The rain looks to clear off this afternoon and we'll be ready to go at 6pm with much improved temperatures and lots to do. Free dinner will be provided by our event presenting sponsor Blessing Health System!

Don't miss activities from Quincy Art Center Quincy Public Library Quincy Children’s Museum, food by Blessing Health System, frozen treats from Kohl Wholesale, and snacks from Dot Foods! Special thanks to our sponsors Illinois Arts Council, Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri, the Tracy Family Foundation, The Moorman Foundation and the supporters and donors of Arts Quincy.

And of course, we'll have the big performances by The Beats Arts Academy and the internationally recognized West-African drum and dance troupe Afriky Lolo!

Spread the word -- everything at Arts & Culture Night with Afriky Lolo plus Beats Arts Academy is free and open to the public TONIGHT from 6-8!

What is achalasia, you might ask?

“It’s a horrible disease that is often misdiagnosed,” said Dr. Fernando Bonanni, medical director of the Blessing Bariatric Institute/Heartburn and Reflux Center. “It is often mistaken for reflux, but it’s not, and it just gets worse and worse and worse.”

Learn what it really is by reading Anne Fields' story: https://bit.ly/4f63mwm

Summer of Rhythm returns Tuesday at Jackson-Lincoln Complex QUINCY — The Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex will host the return of the Afriky Lolo performers to Quincy Tuesday evening for the fourth annual Summer of Rhythm event.

EMS staff🚨

Check out the attached image for more details. Come learn and grow with us TOMORROW!

After serving the Tri-States for 10 years, Eliot Nissenbaum, DO, FACC, FCCP, invasive cardiologist, Blessing Health, retires.💙

“I loved what I did,” Dr. Nissenbaum said. “Steve Krause knew I loved to drive, cardiology and educating the public on living a longer, healthier life. We have saved an estimated 1-to-3 lives a week on average and improved the health of many other people over the past 10 years with this approach.”

💙 Read more: https://bit.ly/3zrS4lv

Quality takes time and is worth the wait – even a nearly three year wait! 🔬

While it would be easier, we simply cannot shut down an entire department to renovate it - particularly one as vital to patient care as the lab. That was the challenge our Lab and Construction teams faced when they began planning a much-needed department update in 2020. The result was the most complex renovation project we’ve undertaken in a decade.

The project included the installation of new, sophisticated equipment – which had to be installed before the older equipment could be shut off and removed - the modernization of all departments and spaces within the lab, and a molecular lab area and its equipment that was moved from leased space. We installed new infection prevention-approved flooring throughout the department and a walk-in cooler for efficient storage of supplies needing refrigeration.

The first hammer swung in October 2021. After 13 phases, the project was completed this month.

The outcome is exceptional. It has enhanced work flow and the work environment, contributing greatly to the efficiency and effectiveness of our hard-working Lab team, and provided all clinicians and our patients with lab results from state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.

Congratulations and thank you to our Lab team members for their patience and commitment to quality while their work area was a bit more chaotic than usual for the past 33 months, and to construction team members for their skill and perseverance in delivering an outstanding final product! 💙

EMS staff, how incredible is this opportunity!🚨

Check out the attached image for more details. Come learn and grow with us!

We've got Blues in the District this Friday!🎵✨🎸

We are teamed up with the Quincy Children's Museum so come join us in a fun filled night!

Know the Difference☀️

The majority of heat-related illness comes in the form of heat exhaustion or heat cramps. However, if left unaddressed, heat exhaustion can rapidly progress to heat stroke, with severe elevations of core body temperature and nervous system, brain, and other organ dysfunction.

See you tonight!! ⚾🏐🏈⚽🏀

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Get ready for our third Blues in The District concert this Friday night at Washington Park, presented by Blessing Health System!

Join us at 5:30pm to enjoy a fantastic performance by Jamiah Denzel Rogers & Dirty Church.

🍔Bring your appetite! Big Bro's BBQ & Catering, Platt Daddy BBQ, and TCBY will be serving up dinner and desserts.

Blues is perfect for the whole family! We extend our gratitude to Blessing for partnering with Quincy Children’s Museum to provide children's activities from 5:30pm-8:00pm under the Blessing tent.

🎸 A huge shout-out to our incredible sponsors for making Blues in the District possible. Our sponsors for Friday night’s concert are:

Craig Industries
Arts Quincy: America's First Arts Council
Bruening Heating & A/C and Fireplaces
Quincy Recycle
Awerkamp Machine Co.
Bob Dickson
Dave and Jan Hummel
Dr. Linda K. Moore
Vervocity

THANK YOU ALL for your support!

Keep the night going and join us at State Street Theater after the concert for After Blues - Brittany Griffin-Vogt and Noah McNally.

See you on Friday!

Yesterday, several Blessing Health board members had an opportunity to participate in Illinois Senator Jil Tracy's Golf Outing. Thanks to the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) for sponsoring the team.🏌️⛳

Pictured from left to right: Nicole Magalis, IHA; Gary Gillespie, Blessing Health board member; Senator Jil Tracy; Tim Koontz and William Duryea, Blessing board members

Multiple specialists, in one place, with one goal—helping you live well with diabetes.💙💙💙

The Diabetes Center team includes nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, and Podiatrists. Our team is ready to help you through your diabetes journey: https://bit.ly/3VGTrnV

Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri is teaming up with Blessing Health System in Quincy, Illinois to bring specialized care to residents of northeast Missouri.

Blessing kidney specialist Dr. Justo Gonzalez is seeing patients at Scotland County Hospital on a monthly basis.

“We see a number of patients from the Scotland County region in our office in Quincy,” said Dr. Gonzalez. “To make getting this vital care easier for our northeast Missouri patients, Scotland County Hospital has invited me to see patients from the region at their facility. Both our organizations recognize the importance of convenient access to high quality and safe healthcare.”

💙 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4aXx2cv

Why celebrate one when you can celebrate two?🎉🎊

Jerry Campbell and Kirk Huckey rang the survivor gong after fighting their cancer battle together. Read their full story: https://bit.ly/4eKUjR3

Tips to hosting the best and safest cookout! 🍟🌭

❗Big news for patients near Macomb❗

Theseswi Pujar, MD, MBA, FACP, and Taylor Welch, APR-AGACNP, Blessing Hospital Nephrology (Kidney) department, are seeing patients monthly at the Macomb Clinic, located at 437 E. Grant Street.

💙 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3W6l4Z1

Happy Fourth of July❤️💙

On this 4th, may we remember that freedom does not come free. So may our hearts be filled with love and pride for our nation, compassion for our fellow Americans, and the determination to work hard to continue to better our country.🗽

Have you received a letter?✉️

Some area residents who see Blessing Health providers for their healthcare are receiving letters from their insurance plans stating that their provider is out-of-network. Those letters are being sent in error. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3W6q67G

What started as a team of two orthopedic surgeons has grown into more than 20 providers specializing in orthopedics, sports medicine, spine care, podiatry & podiatric surgery. Blessing Health has you covered from head to toe.

💙Learn more about how our incredible Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team can serve you and your family: https://bit.ly/36LDfde

Allow us to introduce Dr. Eric Gladstone!✨

“It’s strictly medicine and making sure the patient is safe, comfortable and getting what they need 24/7. I have developed the ability to put patients at ease. People feel like they can talk to me. It makes for a good patient-doctor relationship.”

Get to know Dr. Gladstone: https://bit.ly/3XN0AWq

A rare find leads to a rare story💙

“Certainly, this is one of those scenarios that you learn about while preparing for board certification exams, but only encounter a few times in your career,” -Dr. Cook.

Read Palmyra native, Karen Minch's story: https://bit.ly/3xo6EKp