<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Blessing Health System Calendar</title><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/calendar</link><description>Blessing Health System Calendar</description><lastBuildDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:05 -0500</lastBuildDate><ttl>120</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>Aug 19, 2026: Breast Cancer Support Group at The Art Gallery</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Blessing Breast Center is holding its monthly community support group, “Courage, Connection, Conversation: Uniting Women in Hope", on Wednesday, August 19.</p>

<p>Join us at 6pm at The Art Gallery, located at 127 N. 6th Street in Quincy. We'll be joined by Kai Peters, a Holistic Helath Practicitioner.</p>

<p>NOTE: A meal will be provided.  You must register by Monday, August 17</p>

<p>Register online, or RSVP to Jessica at extension 4292 or <a href="mailto:Jessica.corrick@blessinghealth.org">Jessica.corrick@blessinghealth.org</a></p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-breast-cancer-support-group-3529">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Breast+Cancer+Support+Group&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+19%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ABlessing+Breast+Center+is+holding+its+monthly+community+support+group%2C+%E2%80%9CCourage%2C+Connection%2C+Conversation%3A+Uniting+Women+in+Hope%22%2C+on+Wednesday%2C+August+19.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+6pm+at+The+Art+Gallery%2C+located+at+127+N.+6th+Street+in+Quincy.+We%27ll+be+joined+by+Kai+Peters%2C+a+Holistic+Helath+Practicitioner.%0A%0ANOTE%3A+A+meal+will+be+provided.++You+must+register+by+Monday%2C+August+17%0A%0ARegister+online%2C+or+RSVP+to+Jessica+at+extension+4292+or+Jessica.corrick%40blessinghealth.org%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-breast-cancer-support-group-3529%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52711071193100</guid><geo:lat>39.932876</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.406918</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-19T18:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-breast-cancer-support-group-3529</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/52711065684272/huge/132144c24e526b85e28435e90162083ac7b58bc7.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item><item><title>Aug 20, 2026: Weight Loss Support Group at Blessing Bariatric Institute</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our monthly Weight Loss Support Group! Meetings are held twice a month, with the first meeitng date scheduled from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, and  the second from 12 - 1 pm at the Blessing Bariatric Institute, located at 1107 College in Quincy. Registration is required, and space is limited. Please call 217-214-5800 to sign up!</p>

<p>Check out our schedule for 2026!</p>

<p>February 3 &amp; 19- “Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery”
<br>March 3 &amp; 19- “Food Logs 101: Easy Ways to Stay on Track”
<br>April 7 &amp; 16- “Feed Your Gut: Fiber Made Simple”
<br>May 5 &amp; 21- “Power Up With Protein”
<br>June 2 &amp; 18 – “Ending Emotional Eating”
<br>July 7 &amp; 16(recorded)– “How to Pick a Bariatric Surgery”
<br>August 4 &amp; 20 – “Flex Your Way to Fitness!”
<br>September 1 &amp; 17- “One Patient’s Bariatric Journey”
<br>October 6 &amp; 15 – “Healthy Habits for the Holidays”
<br>November 3 &amp; 19 – “Bariatric Surgery Basics: Weight Loss and Maintenance”
<br>December 1 &amp; 17 – “The Basics of Vitamins and Minerals”</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Weight+Loss+Support+Group&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+20%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+us+for+our+monthly+Weight+Loss+Support+Group%21+Meetings+are+held+twice+a+month%2C+with+the+first+meeitng+date+scheduled+from+5%3A30+-+6%3A30+pm%2C+and++the+second+from+12+-+1+pm+at+the+Blessing+Bariatric+Institute%2C+located+at+1107+College+in+Quincy.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.+Please+call+217-214-5800+to+sign+up%21%0A%0ACheck+out+our+schedule+for+2026%21%0A%0AFebruary+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CPsychological+Aspects+of+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AMarch+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CFood+Logs+101%3A+Easy+Ways+to+Stay+on+Track%E2%80%9D%0AApril+7+%26+16-+%E2%80%9CFeed+Your+Gut%3A+Fiber+Made+Simple%E2%80%9D%0AMay+5+%26+21-+%E2%80%9CPower+Up+With+Protein%E2%80%9D%0AJune+2+%26+18+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CEnding+Emotional+Eating%E2%80%9D%0AJuly+7+%26+16%28recorded%29%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHow+to+Pick+a+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AAugust+4+%26+20+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CFlex+Your+Way+to+Fitness%21%E2%80%9D%0ASeptember+1+%26+17-+%E2%80%9COne+Patient%E2%80%99s+Bariatric+Journey%E2%80%9D%0AOctober+6+%26+15+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHealthy+Habits+for+the+Holidays%E2%80%9D%0ANovember+3+%26+19+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CBariatric+Surgery+Basics%3A+Weight+Loss+and+Maintenance%E2%80%9D%0ADecember+1+%26+17+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CThe+Basics+of+Vitamins+and+Minerals%E2%80%9D%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-weight-loss-support-group%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51888563157230</guid><geo:lat>39.940584</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.385439</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-20T12:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/51888519882864/huge/4bb2553624b906fb81583f000ba0fa9741022ef9.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item><item><title>Aug 25, 2026: Breast Cancer Survivorship Series - Let’s Talk About Sex and Breast Cancer at Blessing Resource Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Blessing Breast Center, in collaboration with the national nonprofit organization Living Beyond Breast Cancer, invites a select group of breast cancer patients and survivors to take part in a new, no-cost Survivorship Series. It is designed specifically for those diagnosed before the age of 45 to help them better manage the unique challenges often associated with their diagnosis.</p>

<p>The series is free and open to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer prior to age 45, regardless of their current age or where they received care. The four-part series will take place at the Blessing Resource Center (420 North 34th Street, Quincy) at 6 pm on the following dates, covering the following topics:</p>

<p>Tuesday, June 30: “Hot and Bothered: Coping with Early Menopause”Thursday, July 23: “Stay Alert: Managing Long-Term Side Effects”Tuesday, August 25: “Let’s Talk About Sex and Breast Cancer”Thursday, September 24: “Self-Care After Breast Cancer”
<br> Registration is required as light refreshments will be served. Those unable to attend can view recorded sessions following each event.</p>

<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, such structured survivorship programs have proven to enhance quality of life for young cancer patients nationwide.</p>

<p>Participants must register by calling Jessica Corrick with the Blessing Breast Center at 217-223-8400 ext. 4292, or via email at <a href="mailto:jessica.corrick@blessinghealth.org">jessica.corrick@blessinghealth.org</a></p>

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<p>The event takes place at the Blessing Hospital auditorium from 4 - 5  pm. Join us for an on-site hiring event for entry level direct patient care roles.</p>

<p>Learn more about our open positions, interview with leaders, receive resume and cover letter prep skills, and get information on benefits through working at Blessing!</p>

<p>For more information, call 217-223-8400, ext. 2043, or email <a href="mailto:hrtalentacquisition@blessinghealth.org">hrtalentacquisition@blessinghealth.org</a>.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-walk-in-wednesday-hiring-event-1053">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Walk-In+Wednesday+Hiring+Event&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+26%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+us+for+an+on-site+hiring+event+on+Wednesday%2C+August+26%21%0A%0AThe+event+takes+place+at+the+Blessing+Hospital+auditorium+from+4+-+5++pm.+Join+us+for+an+on-site+hiring+event+for+entry+level+direct+patient+care+roles.%0A%0ALearn+more+about+our+open+positions%2C+interview+with+leaders%2C+receive+resume+and+cover+letter+prep+skills%2C+and+get+information+on+benefits+through+working+at+Blessing%21%0A%0AFor+more+information%2C+call+217-223-8400%2C+ext.+2043%2C+or+email+hrtalentacquisition%40blessinghealth.org.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-walk-in-wednesday-hiring-event-1053%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53576754435192</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-26T16:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-walk-in-wednesday-hiring-event-1053</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/47747761118876/huge/171caf84997f04ed9c69b266ea097a0184646b7f.jpg'/><category>Fairs</category><category>Career Fairs</category></item><item><title>Sep 1, 2026: Weight Loss Support Group at Blessing Bariatric Institute</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our monthly Weight Loss Support Group! Meetings are held twice a month, with the first meeitng date scheduled from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, and  the second from 12 - 1 pm at the Blessing Bariatric Institute, located at 1107 College in Quincy. Registration is required, and space is limited. Please call 217-214-5800 to sign up!</p>

<p>Check out our schedule for 2026!</p>

<p>February 3 &amp; 19- “Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery”
<br>March 3 &amp; 19- “Food Logs 101: Easy Ways to Stay on Track”
<br>April 7 &amp; 16- “Feed Your Gut: Fiber Made Simple”
<br>May 5 &amp; 21- “Power Up With Protein”
<br>June 2 &amp; 18 – “Ending Emotional Eating”
<br>July 7 &amp; 16(recorded)– “How to Pick a Bariatric Surgery”
<br>August 4 &amp; 20 – “Flex Your Way to Fitness!”
<br>September 1 &amp; 17- “One Patient’s Bariatric Journey”
<br>October 6 &amp; 15 – “Healthy Habits for the Holidays”
<br>November 3 &amp; 19 – “Bariatric Surgery Basics: Weight Loss and Maintenance”
<br>December 1 &amp; 17 – “The Basics of Vitamins and Minerals”</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Weight+Loss+Support+Group&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+1%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+us+for+our+monthly+Weight+Loss+Support+Group%21+Meetings+are+held+twice+a+month%2C+with+the+first+meeitng+date+scheduled+from+5%3A30+-+6%3A30+pm%2C+and++the+second+from+12+-+1+pm+at+the+Blessing+Bariatric+Institute%2C+located+at+1107+College+in+Quincy.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.+Please+call+217-214-5800+to+sign+up%21%0A%0ACheck+out+our+schedule+for+2026%21%0A%0AFebruary+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CPsychological+Aspects+of+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AMarch+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CFood+Logs+101%3A+Easy+Ways+to+Stay+on+Track%E2%80%9D%0AApril+7+%26+16-+%E2%80%9CFeed+Your+Gut%3A+Fiber+Made+Simple%E2%80%9D%0AMay+5+%26+21-+%E2%80%9CPower+Up+With+Protein%E2%80%9D%0AJune+2+%26+18+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CEnding+Emotional+Eating%E2%80%9D%0AJuly+7+%26+16%28recorded%29%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHow+to+Pick+a+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AAugust+4+%26+20+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CFlex+Your+Way+to+Fitness%21%E2%80%9D%0ASeptember+1+%26+17-+%E2%80%9COne+Patient%E2%80%99s+Bariatric+Journey%E2%80%9D%0AOctober+6+%26+15+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHealthy+Habits+for+the+Holidays%E2%80%9D%0ANovember+3+%26+19+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CBariatric+Surgery+Basics%3A+Weight+Loss+and+Maintenance%E2%80%9D%0ADecember+1+%26+17+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CThe+Basics+of+Vitamins+and+Minerals%E2%80%9D%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-weight-loss-support-group%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51888563157231</guid><geo:lat>39.940584</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.385439</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:30:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-01T17:30:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/51888519882864/huge/4bb2553624b906fb81583f000ba0fa9741022ef9.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555141640</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T14:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555142665</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:10:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T14:10:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555142666</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:20:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T14:20:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555143691</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T14:30:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555144716</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T14:40:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555144717</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:50:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T14:50:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555145742</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T15:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555146767</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:10:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T15:10:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555146768</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T15:20:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555147793</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T15:30:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555148818</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:40:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T15:40:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Cancer Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Hospital+on+Wednesday%2C+September+2%2C+from+2%3A00+-+4%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-8104%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204555148819</guid><geo:lat>39.935633</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.39835</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:50:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-02T15:50:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-8104</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204562222502/huge/4947bba1e2c4becdd17015d508847995ee1e3a10.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 17, 2026: Weight Loss Support Group at Blessing Bariatric Institute</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our monthly Weight Loss Support Group! Meetings are held twice a month, with the first meeitng date scheduled from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, and  the second from 12 - 1 pm at the Blessing Bariatric Institute, located at 1107 College in Quincy. Registration is required, and space is limited. Please call 217-214-5800 to sign up!</p>

<p>Check out our schedule for 2026!</p>

<p>February 3 &amp; 19- “Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery”
<br>March 3 &amp; 19- “Food Logs 101: Easy Ways to Stay on Track”
<br>April 7 &amp; 16- “Feed Your Gut: Fiber Made Simple”
<br>May 5 &amp; 21- “Power Up With Protein”
<br>June 2 &amp; 18 – “Ending Emotional Eating”
<br>July 7 &amp; 16(recorded)– “How to Pick a Bariatric Surgery”
<br>August 4 &amp; 20 – “Flex Your Way to Fitness!”
<br>September 1 &amp; 17- “One Patient’s Bariatric Journey”
<br>October 6 &amp; 15 – “Healthy Habits for the Holidays”
<br>November 3 &amp; 19 – “Bariatric Surgery Basics: Weight Loss and Maintenance”
<br>December 1 &amp; 17 – “The Basics of Vitamins and Minerals”</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Weight+Loss+Support+Group&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+17%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+us+for+our+monthly+Weight+Loss+Support+Group%21+Meetings+are+held+twice+a+month%2C+with+the+first+meeitng+date+scheduled+from+5%3A30+-+6%3A30+pm%2C+and++the+second+from+12+-+1+pm+at+the+Blessing+Bariatric+Institute%2C+located+at+1107+College+in+Quincy.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.+Please+call+217-214-5800+to+sign+up%21%0A%0ACheck+out+our+schedule+for+2026%21%0A%0AFebruary+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CPsychological+Aspects+of+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AMarch+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CFood+Logs+101%3A+Easy+Ways+to+Stay+on+Track%E2%80%9D%0AApril+7+%26+16-+%E2%80%9CFeed+Your+Gut%3A+Fiber+Made+Simple%E2%80%9D%0AMay+5+%26+21-+%E2%80%9CPower+Up+With+Protein%E2%80%9D%0AJune+2+%26+18+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CEnding+Emotional+Eating%E2%80%9D%0AJuly+7+%26+16%28recorded%29%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHow+to+Pick+a+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AAugust+4+%26+20+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CFlex+Your+Way+to+Fitness%21%E2%80%9D%0ASeptember+1+%26+17-+%E2%80%9COne+Patient%E2%80%99s+Bariatric+Journey%E2%80%9D%0AOctober+6+%26+15+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHealthy+Habits+for+the+Holidays%E2%80%9D%0ANovember+3+%26+19+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CBariatric+Surgery+Basics%3A+Weight+Loss+and+Maintenance%E2%80%9D%0ADecember+1+%26+17+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CThe+Basics+of+Vitamins+and+Minerals%E2%80%9D%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-weight-loss-support-group%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51888563158256</guid><geo:lat>39.940584</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.385439</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-17T12:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/51888519882864/huge/4bb2553624b906fb81583f000ba0fa9741022ef9.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925451856</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T13:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925451857</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:10:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T13:10:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925452882</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:20:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T13:20:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925452883</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T13:30:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925453908</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:40:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T13:40:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925453909</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:50:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T13:50:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925454934</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T14:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925454935</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:10:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T14:10:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925455960</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:20:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T14:20:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925455961</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T14:30:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925456986</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T14:40:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Prostate Screening at Blessing Health Hannibal</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Each man's risk can vary, but you can stay on top of your health with our no-cost prostate screenings.</p>

<p>Join us at Blessing Health Hannibal on Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is required, and space is limited.</p>

<p>Important facts to know about prostate cancer:</p>

<p>333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year.60% of men diagnosed will be over the age of 65Prostate cancer risk is higher in African American menHaving a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Prostate+Screening&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ADid+you+know+one+in+eight+men+will+be+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+during+his+lifetime%3F+Each+man%27s+risk+can+vary%2C+but+you+can+stay+on+top+of+your+health+with+our+no-cost+prostate+screenings.%0A%0AJoin+us+at+Blessing+Health+Hannibal+on+Thursday%2C+September+24%2C+from+1%3A00+-+3%3A00+pm.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.%0A%0AImportant+facts+to+know+about+prostate+cancer%3A%0A%0A333%2C830+new+cases+of+prostate+cancer+will+be+diagnosed+this+year.60%25+of+men+diagnosed+will+be+over+the+age+of+65Prostate+cancer+risk+is+higher+in+African+American+menHaving+a+father+or+brother+diagnosed+with+prostate+cancer+more+than+doubles+a+man%E2%80%99s+risk.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-prostate-screening-9000%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53204925456987</guid><geo:lat>39.711342</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.446943</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:50:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T14:50:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-prostate-screening-9000</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53204875240490/huge/d196b53d316aa7d2fef53f62e3f84e7d5763fe7c.jpg'/><category>Health Screenings</category></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: Breast Cancer Survivorship Series - Self-Care After Breast Cancer at Blessing Resource Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Blessing Breast Center, in collaboration with the national nonprofit organization Living Beyond Breast Cancer, invites a select group of breast cancer patients and survivors to take part in a new, no-cost Survivorship Series. It is designed specifically for those diagnosed before the age of 45 to help them better manage the unique challenges often associated with their diagnosis.</p>

<p>The series is free and open to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer prior to age 45, regardless of their current age or where they received care. The four-part series will take place at the Blessing Resource Center (420 North 34th Street, Quincy) at 6 pm on the following dates, covering the following topics:</p>

<p>Tuesday, June 30: “Hot and Bothered: Coping with Early Menopause”Thursday, July 23: “Stay Alert: Managing Long-Term Side Effects”Tuesday, August 25: “Let’s Talk About Sex and Breast Cancer”Thursday, September 24: “Self-Care After Breast Cancer”
<br> Registration is required as light refreshments will be served. Those unable to attend can view recorded sessions following each event.</p>

<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, such structured survivorship programs have proven to enhance quality of life for young cancer patients nationwide.</p>

<p>Participants must register by calling Jessica Corrick with the Blessing Breast Center at 217-223-8400 ext. 4292, or via email at <a href="mailto:jessica.corrick@blessinghealth.org">jessica.corrick@blessinghealth.org</a></p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-breast-cancer-survivorship-series-self-care-after-breast-cancer">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Breast+Cancer+Survivorship+Series+-+Self-Care+After+Breast+Cancer&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThe+Blessing+Breast+Center%2C+in+collaboration+with+the+national+nonprofit+organization+Living+Beyond+Breast+Cancer%2C+invites+a+select+group+of+breast+cancer+patients+and+survivors+to+take+part+in+a+new%2C+no-cost+Survivorship+Series.+It+is+designed+specifically+for+those+diagnosed+before+the+age+of+45+to+help+them+better+manage+the+unique+challenges+often+associated+with+their+diagnosis.%0A%0AThe+series+is+free+and+open+to+anyone+diagnosed+with+breast+cancer+prior+to+age+45%2C+regardless+of+their+current+age+or+where+they+received+care.+The+four-part+series+will+take+place+at+the+Blessing+Resource+Center+%28420+North+34th+Street%2C+Quincy%29+at+6+pm+on+the+following+dates%2C+covering+the+following+topics%3A%0A%0ATuesday%2C+June+30%3A+%E2%80%9CHot+and+Bothered%3A+Coping+with+Early+Menopause%E2%80%9DThursday%2C+July+23%3A+%E2%80%9CStay+Alert%3A+Managing+Long-Term+Side+Effects%E2%80%9DTuesday%2C+August+25%3A+%E2%80%9CLet%E2%80%99s+Talk+About+Sex+and+Breast+Cancer%E2%80%9DThursday%2C+September+24%3A+%E2%80%9CSelf-Care+After+Breast+Cancer%E2%80%9D%0A+Registration+is+required+as+light+refreshments+will+be+served.+Those+unable+to+attend+can+view+recorded+sessions+following+each+event.%0A%0AAccording+to+the+Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention%2C+such+structured+survivorship+programs+have+proven+to+enhance+quality+of+life+for+young+cancer+patients+nationwide.%0A%0AParticipants+must+register+by+calling+Jessica+Corrick+with+the+Blessing+Breast+Center+at+217-223-8400+ext.+4292%2C+or+via+email+at+jessica.corrick%40blessinghealth.org%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-breast-cancer-survivorship-series-self-care-after-breast-cancer%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53135884022710</guid><geo:lat>39.935495</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.360636</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-24T18:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-breast-cancer-survivorship-series-self-care-after-breast-cancer</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53135880274015/huge/e07c6f6dc99d792a4dc49f982c21a98eb3bcd136.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item><item><title>Oct 1, 2026: Ladies Night at Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Save the date for Ladies’ Night on Thursday, October 1 from 5:30 – 7:30pm at Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine in Quincy.</p>

<p>Hosted by the Blessing Dermatology and Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery Departments, this event will feature product and service specials, skincare, aesthetics and more. Special event only discounts will also be available throughout the night. Check back to see this year's specials. </p>

<p>The first 300 attendes will receive a free gift! More event details will be released closer to the date. This event is free and open to the public.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-ladies-night">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Ladies+Night&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+1%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ASave+the+date+for+Ladies%E2%80%99+Night+on+Thursday%2C+October+1+from+5%3A30+%E2%80%93+7%3A30pm+at+Blessing+Health+Center+4800+Maine+in+Quincy.%0A%0AHosted+by+the+Blessing+Dermatology+and+Plastic+%26+Reconstructive+Surgery+Departments%2C+this+event+will+feature+product+and+service+specials%2C+skincare%2C+aesthetics+and+more.+Special+event+only+discounts+will+also+be+available+throughout+the+night.+Check+back+to+see+this+year%27s+specials.+%0A%0AThe+first+300+attendes+will+receive+a+free+gift%21+More+event+details+will+be+released+closer+to+the+date.+This+event+is+free+and+open+to+the+public.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-ladies-night%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53569712527108</guid><geo:lat>39.92982</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.338527</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-01T17:30:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-ladies-night</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53569612652736/huge/f01da7c3433448a22c0b9d6a51c4af8036373fe5.jpg'/><category>Community Events</category></item><item><title>Oct 6, 2026: Weight Loss Support Group at Blessing Bariatric Institute</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our monthly Weight Loss Support Group! Meetings are held twice a month, with the first meeitng date scheduled from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, and  the second from 12 - 1 pm at the Blessing Bariatric Institute, located at 1107 College in Quincy. Registration is required, and space is limited. Please call 217-214-5800 to sign up!</p>

<p>Check out our schedule for 2026!</p>

<p>February 3 &amp; 19- “Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery”
<br>March 3 &amp; 19- “Food Logs 101: Easy Ways to Stay on Track”
<br>April 7 &amp; 16- “Feed Your Gut: Fiber Made Simple”
<br>May 5 &amp; 21- “Power Up With Protein”
<br>June 2 &amp; 18 – “Ending Emotional Eating”
<br>July 7 &amp; 16(recorded)– “How to Pick a Bariatric Surgery”
<br>August 4 &amp; 20 – “Flex Your Way to Fitness!”
<br>September 1 &amp; 17- “One Patient’s Bariatric Journey”
<br>October 6 &amp; 15 – “Healthy Habits for the Holidays”
<br>November 3 &amp; 19 – “Bariatric Surgery Basics: Weight Loss and Maintenance”
<br>December 1 &amp; 17 – “The Basics of Vitamins and Minerals”</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Weight+Loss+Support+Group&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+6%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+us+for+our+monthly+Weight+Loss+Support+Group%21+Meetings+are+held+twice+a+month%2C+with+the+first+meeitng+date+scheduled+from+5%3A30+-+6%3A30+pm%2C+and++the+second+from+12+-+1+pm+at+the+Blessing+Bariatric+Institute%2C+located+at+1107+College+in+Quincy.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.+Please+call+217-214-5800+to+sign+up%21%0A%0ACheck+out+our+schedule+for+2026%21%0A%0AFebruary+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CPsychological+Aspects+of+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AMarch+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CFood+Logs+101%3A+Easy+Ways+to+Stay+on+Track%E2%80%9D%0AApril+7+%26+16-+%E2%80%9CFeed+Your+Gut%3A+Fiber+Made+Simple%E2%80%9D%0AMay+5+%26+21-+%E2%80%9CPower+Up+With+Protein%E2%80%9D%0AJune+2+%26+18+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CEnding+Emotional+Eating%E2%80%9D%0AJuly+7+%26+16%28recorded%29%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHow+to+Pick+a+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AAugust+4+%26+20+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CFlex+Your+Way+to+Fitness%21%E2%80%9D%0ASeptember+1+%26+17-+%E2%80%9COne+Patient%E2%80%99s+Bariatric+Journey%E2%80%9D%0AOctober+6+%26+15+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHealthy+Habits+for+the+Holidays%E2%80%9D%0ANovember+3+%26+19+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CBariatric+Surgery+Basics%3A+Weight+Loss+and+Maintenance%E2%80%9D%0ADecember+1+%26+17+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CThe+Basics+of+Vitamins+and+Minerals%E2%80%9D%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-weight-loss-support-group%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51888563159281</guid><geo:lat>39.940584</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.385439</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-06T17:30:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/51888519882864/huge/4bb2553624b906fb81583f000ba0fa9741022ef9.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item><item><title>Oct 15, 2026: Weight Loss Support Group at Blessing Bariatric Institute</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our monthly Weight Loss Support Group! Meetings are held twice a month, with the first meeitng date scheduled from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, and  the second from 12 - 1 pm at the Blessing Bariatric Institute, located at 1107 College in Quincy. Registration is required, and space is limited. Please call 217-214-5800 to sign up!</p>

<p>Check out our schedule for 2026!</p>

<p>February 3 &amp; 19- “Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery”
<br>March 3 &amp; 19- “Food Logs 101: Easy Ways to Stay on Track”
<br>April 7 &amp; 16- “Feed Your Gut: Fiber Made Simple”
<br>May 5 &amp; 21- “Power Up With Protein”
<br>June 2 &amp; 18 – “Ending Emotional Eating”
<br>July 7 &amp; 16(recorded)– “How to Pick a Bariatric Surgery”
<br>August 4 &amp; 20 – “Flex Your Way to Fitness!”
<br>September 1 &amp; 17- “One Patient’s Bariatric Journey”
<br>October 6 &amp; 15 – “Healthy Habits for the Holidays”
<br>November 3 &amp; 19 – “Bariatric Surgery Basics: Weight Loss and Maintenance”
<br>December 1 &amp; 17 – “The Basics of Vitamins and Minerals”</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Weight+Loss+Support+Group&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+15%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+us+for+our+monthly+Weight+Loss+Support+Group%21+Meetings+are+held+twice+a+month%2C+with+the+first+meeitng+date+scheduled+from+5%3A30+-+6%3A30+pm%2C+and++the+second+from+12+-+1+pm+at+the+Blessing+Bariatric+Institute%2C+located+at+1107+College+in+Quincy.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.+Please+call+217-214-5800+to+sign+up%21%0A%0ACheck+out+our+schedule+for+2026%21%0A%0AFebruary+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CPsychological+Aspects+of+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AMarch+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CFood+Logs+101%3A+Easy+Ways+to+Stay+on+Track%E2%80%9D%0AApril+7+%26+16-+%E2%80%9CFeed+Your+Gut%3A+Fiber+Made+Simple%E2%80%9D%0AMay+5+%26+21-+%E2%80%9CPower+Up+With+Protein%E2%80%9D%0AJune+2+%26+18+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CEnding+Emotional+Eating%E2%80%9D%0AJuly+7+%26+16%28recorded%29%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHow+to+Pick+a+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AAugust+4+%26+20+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CFlex+Your+Way+to+Fitness%21%E2%80%9D%0ASeptember+1+%26+17-+%E2%80%9COne+Patient%E2%80%99s+Bariatric+Journey%E2%80%9D%0AOctober+6+%26+15+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHealthy+Habits+for+the+Holidays%E2%80%9D%0ANovember+3+%26+19+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CBariatric+Surgery+Basics%3A+Weight+Loss+and+Maintenance%E2%80%9D%0ADecember+1+%26+17+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CThe+Basics+of+Vitamins+and+Minerals%E2%80%9D%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-weight-loss-support-group%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51888563160306</guid><geo:lat>39.940584</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.385439</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-15T12:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/51888519882864/huge/4bb2553624b906fb81583f000ba0fa9741022ef9.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item><item><title>Nov 3, 2026: Weight Loss Support Group at Blessing Bariatric Institute</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our monthly Weight Loss Support Group! Meetings are held twice a month, with the first meeitng date scheduled from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, and  the second from 12 - 1 pm at the Blessing Bariatric Institute, located at 1107 College in Quincy. Registration is required, and space is limited. Please call 217-214-5800 to sign up!</p>

<p>Check out our schedule for 2026!</p>

<p>February 3 &amp; 19- “Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery”
<br>March 3 &amp; 19- “Food Logs 101: Easy Ways to Stay on Track”
<br>April 7 &amp; 16- “Feed Your Gut: Fiber Made Simple”
<br>May 5 &amp; 21- “Power Up With Protein”
<br>June 2 &amp; 18 – “Ending Emotional Eating”
<br>July 7 &amp; 16(recorded)– “How to Pick a Bariatric Surgery”
<br>August 4 &amp; 20 – “Flex Your Way to Fitness!”
<br>September 1 &amp; 17- “One Patient’s Bariatric Journey”
<br>October 6 &amp; 15 – “Healthy Habits for the Holidays”
<br>November 3 &amp; 19 – “Bariatric Surgery Basics: Weight Loss and Maintenance”
<br>December 1 &amp; 17 – “The Basics of Vitamins and Minerals”</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Weight+Loss+Support+Group&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Nov+3%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+us+for+our+monthly+Weight+Loss+Support+Group%21+Meetings+are+held+twice+a+month%2C+with+the+first+meeitng+date+scheduled+from+5%3A30+-+6%3A30+pm%2C+and++the+second+from+12+-+1+pm+at+the+Blessing+Bariatric+Institute%2C+located+at+1107+College+in+Quincy.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.+Please+call+217-214-5800+to+sign+up%21%0A%0ACheck+out+our+schedule+for+2026%21%0A%0AFebruary+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CPsychological+Aspects+of+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AMarch+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CFood+Logs+101%3A+Easy+Ways+to+Stay+on+Track%E2%80%9D%0AApril+7+%26+16-+%E2%80%9CFeed+Your+Gut%3A+Fiber+Made+Simple%E2%80%9D%0AMay+5+%26+21-+%E2%80%9CPower+Up+With+Protein%E2%80%9D%0AJune+2+%26+18+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CEnding+Emotional+Eating%E2%80%9D%0AJuly+7+%26+16%28recorded%29%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHow+to+Pick+a+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AAugust+4+%26+20+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CFlex+Your+Way+to+Fitness%21%E2%80%9D%0ASeptember+1+%26+17-+%E2%80%9COne+Patient%E2%80%99s+Bariatric+Journey%E2%80%9D%0AOctober+6+%26+15+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHealthy+Habits+for+the+Holidays%E2%80%9D%0ANovember+3+%26+19+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CBariatric+Surgery+Basics%3A+Weight+Loss+and+Maintenance%E2%80%9D%0ADecember+1+%26+17+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CThe+Basics+of+Vitamins+and+Minerals%E2%80%9D%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-weight-loss-support-group%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51888563161331</guid><geo:lat>39.940584</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.385439</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0600</pubDate><dc:date>2026-11-03T17:30:00-06:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/51888519882864/huge/4bb2553624b906fb81583f000ba0fa9741022ef9.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item><item><title>Nov 19, 2026: Weight Loss Support Group at Blessing Bariatric Institute</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our monthly Weight Loss Support Group! Meetings are held twice a month, with the first meeitng date scheduled from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, and  the second from 12 - 1 pm at the Blessing Bariatric Institute, located at 1107 College in Quincy. Registration is required, and space is limited. Please call 217-214-5800 to sign up!</p>

<p>Check out our schedule for 2026!</p>

<p>February 3 &amp; 19- “Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery”
<br>March 3 &amp; 19- “Food Logs 101: Easy Ways to Stay on Track”
<br>April 7 &amp; 16- “Feed Your Gut: Fiber Made Simple”
<br>May 5 &amp; 21- “Power Up With Protein”
<br>June 2 &amp; 18 – “Ending Emotional Eating”
<br>July 7 &amp; 16(recorded)– “How to Pick a Bariatric Surgery”
<br>August 4 &amp; 20 – “Flex Your Way to Fitness!”
<br>September 1 &amp; 17- “One Patient’s Bariatric Journey”
<br>October 6 &amp; 15 – “Healthy Habits for the Holidays”
<br>November 3 &amp; 19 – “Bariatric Surgery Basics: Weight Loss and Maintenance”
<br>December 1 &amp; 17 – “The Basics of Vitamins and Minerals”</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Weight+Loss+Support+Group&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Nov+19%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+us+for+our+monthly+Weight+Loss+Support+Group%21+Meetings+are+held+twice+a+month%2C+with+the+first+meeitng+date+scheduled+from+5%3A30+-+6%3A30+pm%2C+and++the+second+from+12+-+1+pm+at+the+Blessing+Bariatric+Institute%2C+located+at+1107+College+in+Quincy.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.+Please+call+217-214-5800+to+sign+up%21%0A%0ACheck+out+our+schedule+for+2026%21%0A%0AFebruary+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CPsychological+Aspects+of+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AMarch+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CFood+Logs+101%3A+Easy+Ways+to+Stay+on+Track%E2%80%9D%0AApril+7+%26+16-+%E2%80%9CFeed+Your+Gut%3A+Fiber+Made+Simple%E2%80%9D%0AMay+5+%26+21-+%E2%80%9CPower+Up+With+Protein%E2%80%9D%0AJune+2+%26+18+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CEnding+Emotional+Eating%E2%80%9D%0AJuly+7+%26+16%28recorded%29%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHow+to+Pick+a+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AAugust+4+%26+20+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CFlex+Your+Way+to+Fitness%21%E2%80%9D%0ASeptember+1+%26+17-+%E2%80%9COne+Patient%E2%80%99s+Bariatric+Journey%E2%80%9D%0AOctober+6+%26+15+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHealthy+Habits+for+the+Holidays%E2%80%9D%0ANovember+3+%26+19+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CBariatric+Surgery+Basics%3A+Weight+Loss+and+Maintenance%E2%80%9D%0ADecember+1+%26+17+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CThe+Basics+of+Vitamins+and+Minerals%E2%80%9D%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-weight-loss-support-group%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51888563161332</guid><geo:lat>39.940584</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.385439</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><dc:date>2026-11-19T12:00:00-06:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/51888519882864/huge/4bb2553624b906fb81583f000ba0fa9741022ef9.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item><item><title>Dec 1, 2026: Weight Loss Support Group at Blessing Bariatric Institute</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our monthly Weight Loss Support Group! Meetings are held twice a month, with the first meeitng date scheduled from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, and  the second from 12 - 1 pm at the Blessing Bariatric Institute, located at 1107 College in Quincy. Registration is required, and space is limited. Please call 217-214-5800 to sign up!</p>

<p>Check out our schedule for 2026!</p>

<p>February 3 &amp; 19- “Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery”
<br>March 3 &amp; 19- “Food Logs 101: Easy Ways to Stay on Track”
<br>April 7 &amp; 16- “Feed Your Gut: Fiber Made Simple”
<br>May 5 &amp; 21- “Power Up With Protein”
<br>June 2 &amp; 18 – “Ending Emotional Eating”
<br>July 7 &amp; 16(recorded)– “How to Pick a Bariatric Surgery”
<br>August 4 &amp; 20 – “Flex Your Way to Fitness!”
<br>September 1 &amp; 17- “One Patient’s Bariatric Journey”
<br>October 6 &amp; 15 – “Healthy Habits for the Holidays”
<br>November 3 &amp; 19 – “Bariatric Surgery Basics: Weight Loss and Maintenance”
<br>December 1 &amp; 17 – “The Basics of Vitamins and Minerals”</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Weight+Loss+Support+Group&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Dec+1%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+us+for+our+monthly+Weight+Loss+Support+Group%21+Meetings+are+held+twice+a+month%2C+with+the+first+meeitng+date+scheduled+from+5%3A30+-+6%3A30+pm%2C+and++the+second+from+12+-+1+pm+at+the+Blessing+Bariatric+Institute%2C+located+at+1107+College+in+Quincy.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.+Please+call+217-214-5800+to+sign+up%21%0A%0ACheck+out+our+schedule+for+2026%21%0A%0AFebruary+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CPsychological+Aspects+of+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AMarch+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CFood+Logs+101%3A+Easy+Ways+to+Stay+on+Track%E2%80%9D%0AApril+7+%26+16-+%E2%80%9CFeed+Your+Gut%3A+Fiber+Made+Simple%E2%80%9D%0AMay+5+%26+21-+%E2%80%9CPower+Up+With+Protein%E2%80%9D%0AJune+2+%26+18+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CEnding+Emotional+Eating%E2%80%9D%0AJuly+7+%26+16%28recorded%29%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHow+to+Pick+a+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AAugust+4+%26+20+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CFlex+Your+Way+to+Fitness%21%E2%80%9D%0ASeptember+1+%26+17-+%E2%80%9COne+Patient%E2%80%99s+Bariatric+Journey%E2%80%9D%0AOctober+6+%26+15+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHealthy+Habits+for+the+Holidays%E2%80%9D%0ANovember+3+%26+19+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CBariatric+Surgery+Basics%3A+Weight+Loss+and+Maintenance%E2%80%9D%0ADecember+1+%26+17+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CThe+Basics+of+Vitamins+and+Minerals%E2%80%9D%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-weight-loss-support-group%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51888563162357</guid><geo:lat>39.940584</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.385439</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2026 17:30:00 -0600</pubDate><dc:date>2026-12-01T17:30:00-06:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/51888519882864/huge/4bb2553624b906fb81583f000ba0fa9741022ef9.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item><item><title>Dec 17, 2026: Weight Loss Support Group at Blessing Bariatric Institute</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our monthly Weight Loss Support Group! Meetings are held twice a month, with the first meeitng date scheduled from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, and  the second from 12 - 1 pm at the Blessing Bariatric Institute, located at 1107 College in Quincy. Registration is required, and space is limited. Please call 217-214-5800 to sign up!</p>

<p>Check out our schedule for 2026!</p>

<p>February 3 &amp; 19- “Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery”
<br>March 3 &amp; 19- “Food Logs 101: Easy Ways to Stay on Track”
<br>April 7 &amp; 16- “Feed Your Gut: Fiber Made Simple”
<br>May 5 &amp; 21- “Power Up With Protein”
<br>June 2 &amp; 18 – “Ending Emotional Eating”
<br>July 7 &amp; 16(recorded)– “How to Pick a Bariatric Surgery”
<br>August 4 &amp; 20 – “Flex Your Way to Fitness!”
<br>September 1 &amp; 17- “One Patient’s Bariatric Journey”
<br>October 6 &amp; 15 – “Healthy Habits for the Holidays”
<br>November 3 &amp; 19 – “Bariatric Surgery Basics: Weight Loss and Maintenance”
<br>December 1 &amp; 17 – “The Basics of Vitamins and Minerals”</p>

<p><a href="https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Weight+Loss+Support+Group&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Dec+17%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+us+for+our+monthly+Weight+Loss+Support+Group%21+Meetings+are+held+twice+a+month%2C+with+the+first+meeitng+date+scheduled+from+5%3A30+-+6%3A30+pm%2C+and++the+second+from+12+-+1+pm+at+the+Blessing+Bariatric+Institute%2C+located+at+1107+College+in+Quincy.+Registration+is+required%2C+and+space+is+limited.+Please+call+217-214-5800+to+sign+up%21%0A%0ACheck+out+our+schedule+for+2026%21%0A%0AFebruary+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CPsychological+Aspects+of+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AMarch+3+%26+19-+%E2%80%9CFood+Logs+101%3A+Easy+Ways+to+Stay+on+Track%E2%80%9D%0AApril+7+%26+16-+%E2%80%9CFeed+Your+Gut%3A+Fiber+Made+Simple%E2%80%9D%0AMay+5+%26+21-+%E2%80%9CPower+Up+With+Protein%E2%80%9D%0AJune+2+%26+18+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CEnding+Emotional+Eating%E2%80%9D%0AJuly+7+%26+16%28recorded%29%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHow+to+Pick+a+Bariatric+Surgery%E2%80%9D%0AAugust+4+%26+20+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CFlex+Your+Way+to+Fitness%21%E2%80%9D%0ASeptember+1+%26+17-+%E2%80%9COne+Patient%E2%80%99s+Bariatric+Journey%E2%80%9D%0AOctober+6+%26+15+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CHealthy+Habits+for+the+Holidays%E2%80%9D%0ANovember+3+%26+19+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CBariatric+Surgery+Basics%3A+Weight+Loss+and+Maintenance%E2%80%9D%0ADecember+1+%26+17+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CThe+Basics+of+Vitamins+and+Minerals%E2%80%9D%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.blessinghealth.org%2Fevent%2Fcopy-of-weight-loss-support-group%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51888563163382</guid><geo:lat>39.940584</geo:lat><geo:long>-91.385439</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><dc:date>2026-12-17T12:00:00-06:00</dc:date><link>https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/copy-of-weight-loss-support-group</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/51888519882864/huge/4bb2553624b906fb81583f000ba0fa9741022ef9.jpg'/><category>Support Groups</category></item></channel></rss>