Blessing Health System
The Blessing CEO discusses opposing Quincy Medical Group’s expansion at Quincy Town Center, gives an update on Blessing facilities and talks about how COVID has changed the way the healthcare provider works. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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Ashley Conrad talks to Jen Wiemelt of the Ulmus Academy about starting a new school from scratch and Blessing CEO Maureen Kahn explains why Blessing Health System continues to oppose Quincy Medical Group’s new hospital proposal. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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QUINCY — Blessing Health System is asking for review of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s recent decision to approve the Quincy Medical Group small format hospital. In a Wednesday morning press release, Blessing officials say they filed the appeal of the certificate of need permit in Sangamon County Court on Tuesday, May…
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QUINCY — Women who qualify can take advantage of a no-cost screening for the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis at the Blessing Breast Center, Suite 320, at the Blessing Health Center’s east entrance at 927 Broadway from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 12. To qualify for the free screening a woman must: Not have had a…
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QUINCY — Blessing’s Heart and Vascular Center and its caregiving team recently were recognized in a special insert to the 2022 U.S. News and World Report “Best Hospitals” issue. The magazine features an insert from the American College of Cardiology recognizing all hospitals and health systems that participate in the ACC’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry and/or who…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved Quincy Medical Group’s certificate of need applications for both the QMG Hospital and QMG Birth Center during its meeting on Tuesday. The decision reversed a May 26, 2021 ruling when the board cited the project would create an unnecessary duplication of services. QMG appealed,…
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QUINCY — Michelle Zech has joined Blessing Health System as chief human resources officer, beginning her duties April 1. Zech has 25 years of experience in healthcare management, the last 12 in human resources. She comes to Blessing from the position of vice president/human resources business partner for AdventHealth Mid-America Region, based in Kansas City, Kan. The…
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More than 6,000 people across Illinois, Missouri and Iowa are awaiting organ or tissue transplants. Their fight for life rests on the willingness of others to register as organ donors. On Friday, as part of its observance of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, Blessing Hospital held a special flag raising ceremony in front…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Health System feted its corps of volunteer workers at a Wednesday afternoon tribute inside Town and Country Inn and Suites. That was the good news. The bad news, however, is the organization sorely needs hundreds more volunteers to meet the needs of a wide range of assistance it offers. Christy Woodward…
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Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) was in Quincy on Tuesday to discuss healthcare issues with administrators of Blessing Health System. Davis also announced that he and other members of Congress are urging the Department of Interior (DOI) to help the return of Honor Flight trips to war memorials and monuments in Washington, DC by bringing back…
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While most people look forward to relaxing after work on a Friday, seven Blessing Health System senior leaders traded in their name badges for paintbrushes to help get Bella Ease’s new offices ready for use. Bella Ease focuses on helping families create lasting change. Through its programs, the non-profit organization empowers and educates students and…
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QUINCY — Amy Looten informed the gathering of approximately 100 volunteers and community leaders about what she won’t miss at the 70-year-old Quincy Hospitality House before the first spades of dirt were turned during Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Teresa Adams House in Quincy. “The charm of this little house is undeniable, but we can…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health System continued its long-time support of Quincy Catholic Charities MedAssist program with a $10,000 donation on March 3. As many as 18 million American cannot afford their prescription medications. The MedAssist advocate works with patients, their healthcare providers and the financial assistance programs of pharmaceutical companies to secure prescription medication for…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health System closed its fund drive to support the 2021 United Way of Adams County campaign on Feb. 3 by presenting a check to United Way leaders for $110,000. The amount represents a corporate gift and employee donations. Once a United Way agency itself many years ago, Blessing Health System and its…
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To the residents of the communities we proudly serve, a wish for a happy and healthy 2022 from your west central Illinois, northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa healthcare providers. We know COVID-19 has put tremendous stress on you and your community. Our caregivers feel that stress also. The past 24 months have been exhausting. Many…
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QUINCY — Ophthalmologist Dr. Senem Salar-Gomceli has joined Blessing Health System. Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Salar-Gomceli completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus (crossed eyes) at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed an internship in general surgery at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, in affiliation with Montefiore Albert Einstein…
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. The Courts category consists of stories on crimes, lawsuits and other court related actions. Blessing, QMG begin terminating or suspending non-vaccinated employees; legal action filed Monday — This case…
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QUINCY — Dr. Namratha Ramavaram, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, has joined Blessing Health System and is seeing patients at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. After earning her medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, N.Y., Ramavaram completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at the University of Arkansas…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Clinical and support positions are available to job seekers at Blessing Health System’s Holiday Hiring Blitz job fair from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine, in the coffee shop area. Complimentary cookies and coffee will be available to job seekers. Blessing also is hiring for jobs in patient registration,…
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CHICAGO — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is awarding 15 community-based organizations a total of $1 million in funding to promote expanded access to preventive health care resources, including wellness visits, screenings, vaccinations and health education. Blessing Health System of Quincy is one of the participating organizations and is receiving $55,000. Blessing and BCBSIL are teaming for several…
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Motion to consolidate cases challenging mandatory vaccination program made to Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has made a motion to the Illinois Supreme Court to consolidate several similar cases in Illinois counties into one that challenges the orders from the state of Illinois establishing a COVID-19 vaccination and testing program for school personnel, healthcare workers and state employees. A case involving employment claims from suspended…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health System employees learned Tuesday they now have an additional option to maintain their employment after a federal judge in Missouri blocked enforcement of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for millions of health care workers in 10 states. About 17 million health care providers at facilities participating in the federal Medicare…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Patients with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from a national grant received by Blessing Health System’s Clinical Research Department. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The $99,500 grant from Pfizer Global Medical Grants and the Association of Community Cancer Centers will improve processes that contribute to the ordering of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Maureen Kahn, president and CEO of Blessing Health Systems, doesn’t want any of her employees to leave. A recent federal mandate regarding COVID-19 vaccines likely will make that difficult to avoid now. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released last week specific health care and business rules to be implemented nationwide. Blessing…
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QUINCY — Urologists Bradley Holland and David Lieber have joined Blessing Health System at the Blessing Health Center, 927 Broadway. Both physicians completed a general surgery internship, a urology residency and graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. Dr. Lieber also completed a fellowship in endourology, the diagnosis and treatment of kidney…
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