Quincy Reporter

Keokuk Area Hospital ownership officially transferred from UnityPoint Health to Blessing Health System on March 1.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Changes to Inpatient Visiting Hours

Blessing Hospital in Quincy and Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield will be expanding visiting hours beginning Wednesday, March 3 at 8:00 am.

CITY OF QUINCY: Yard Waste Collection Resumes the Week of March 15

Yard Waste Collection will resume in Quincy the week of March 15. At that time Evans Recycling will collect yard waste in marked containers and the special yard waste paper bags.

JOHN WOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: JWCC Seeking Applicants for Nursing Program

Individuals interested in pursuing a nursing career are encouraged to apply to John Wood Community College by February 15th. Classes will begin in Fall 2021.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Chaplain Recognized for Making True Human Connections

Megan Pike, Chaplain, Blessing Hospital, became the hospital’s 28th Honey Bee Award winner during a presentation on February 18.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: ICU Nurse Honored for Creating Memory Collage for Family

Dakota Wand, RN, ICU, became the 57th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. She received the award during a ceremony on February 9, 2021.

QUINCY MEDICAL GROUP: February is Kids ENT Health Month

National health statistics reveal that pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders remain among the primary reasons children visit a physician, with ear infections being the most common reason for an appointment, states the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

QUINCY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Buy Here Thrive Here community discount card

Buy Here Thrive Here community discount card

JOHN WOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: JWCC Trustees Hear Report on Trustee Election and Spring 2021

The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on the candidates for JWCC’s upcoming Trustee Election and an update on the Spring 2021 semester, during its regular meeting Wednesday, February 17.

QUINCY COMMUNITY THEATRE: "The Belle of Amherst" Discovery Night on Apr. 7

"The Belle of Amherst" Discovery Night

QUINCY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: WE | Growing Together Gaining Mentors and Being One on Feb. 27

WE | Growing Together Gaining Mentors and Being One on Feb. 27

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Saving a life: Where hope and reality collide

Andrew Romano was outside of the building in which he works, Kohl Wholesale in Quincy, enjoying just a moment of a beautiful late summer’s day. Little did he know a storm was brewing.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Pittsfield couple recovers with the help of COVID-19 outpatient treatment

For Pittsfield residents Robert and Sue Evans, a positive result from a COVID-19 test was a reason to worry.

QUINCY MEDICAL GROUP: Quincy Medical Group Foundation Holds $10,000 Cash Prize Raffle for Cancer Crush Event

A maximum of 300 tickets will be sold for this raffle, and a minimum of 100 tickets must be sold.

QUINCY UNIVERSITY: QU Announces New Advancement Vice President

Robert Wyatt, Ph.D., a longtime and accomplished leader in higher education, has been named the next Vice President for University Advancement at Quincy University. In this role, he will be responsible for fundraising, alumni relations, marketing and communications at QU.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Calcium Scoring Testing Offered in February

Calcium Scoring Testing Offered in February

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing nurse retires after 38 year career

Cathy Aschemann, RN, BSN, clinical documentation specialist, Health Information Management department, Blessing Hospital, retired on Friday, February 19, after 38 years of service.

QUINCY MEDICAL GROUP: Lymphedema Care at Quincy Medical Group

Lymphedema is a condition/disease defined as the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissue causing chronic inflammation, hardening of the skin, and an increase in adipose tissue.

CITY OF QUINCY: All Customers with a 217 Area Code Must Dial Area Code + Telephone Number for All Local Calls Starting February 27, 2021