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Thursday, May 09, 2013  The Quincy-based hospital joins the group of four Midwestern health systems in a move that CEOs say will reduce costs and allow the health systems to better share information.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Adams County Fair has announced its line-up and star concert talent for 2013.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Students and current truck driver attend career fair that include more than $600 in free health tests.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Mammography can detect breast lumps an average of nearly two years before a woman can feel a lump.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  A race to combat childhood obesity kicked off at the Adams County Fair Sunday. Nineteen teams of four took on the "Big Heat" extreme obstacle course sponsored by a partnership with the Adams County Fair and Blessing Health System.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  This year the Adams County Fair and Blessing Health System wants to have some fun while fighting childhood obesity.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  An Illinois bill could help people who cannot afford heath care.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Hundreds of people who rely on Quincy's Med-Assist program got a boost Monday from Blessing Health System.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Blessing Health Systems wants to focus on staying healthy, rather than getting healthy once you are already sick. That is why they are offering 10 free health screenings this Saturday in the gym at the Kroc Center from 9 a.m. till noon.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Blessing Health System is taking on one giant Christmas list this year. It's provided care baskets for its staff members most in need for the last 29 years. Employees spent a few weeks donating food items and shopping for children of the needy families.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Advance Physical Therapy and Blessing Health Systems announce a partnership between their physical therapy units.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for November 17, we're talking about health care in our rural communities.

Monday, June 28, 2010  Caren Kemner is scheduled to be a guest on KHQA's News at 5 on Monday, June 28, 2010.