Since 1875, Blessing Hospital has provided area residents with the highest quality medical care possible. We continue to respond to the changing health care needs of our community - upgrading technology and facilities to provide economical, high quality medical care. A not-for-profit, not-tax-supported, independent hospital, Blessing is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, licensed by the State of Illinois, approved by all third party payors and designated a Sole Community Provider by the federal Medicare system.