Illinois Women in Medicine

A short introduction to women in the medical field in the 19th century.

Blessing Hospital and Training School for Nurses

This site covers the history of Blessing Hospital and Training School for Nurses in Quincy, Illinois.

Illinois Alive!

Learn about Dr. Melinda Knapheide Germann, who joined the staff of Blessing Hospital in 1901, and taught Obstetrics to the nursing students from 1906 to 1936.