Memorial Health Hospitals to Host Flag-Raising Ceremony in Honor of Organ, Tissue Donors
All five Memorial Health hospitals will host flag-raising ceremonies in conjunction with National Donate Life Month. Hospital officials and representatives from Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, as well as Saving Sight or Eversight will speak. Media and the public are invited to attend. Decatur Memorial Hospital: 1 p.m., April 22Jacksonville Memorial Hospital: 2 p.m., April 21Lincoln Memorial Hospital: 2 p.m., April 24Springfield Memorial Hospital: noon, April 23Taylorville Memorial Hospital:
MEMORIAL HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATES 10 YEARS VISIT SPRINGFIELD TO SPONSOR FREE ADMISSION
Springfield, IL — The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS is celebrating its 10th anniversary in a big way by announcing the continuation of its partnership with Visit Springfield to provide free access to all four rounds of this year’s Korn Ferry Tour competition. The tournament will take place June 26 – June 29 at Panther Creek Country Club.“As we mark our 10th year, we are excited to welcome fans back for another incredible week of golf,” said Kate Peters, Executive Director. “This milestone
SMH Flag-Raising Ceremony Highlights Importance of Organ Donation
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Memorial Hospital will host a flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, April 23, to call attention to the importance of organ and tissue donation. The event will be held at noon at the flagpole located near the hospital’s main entrance. According to Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, which serves Illinois and northwest Indiana, nearly 5,000 Illinoisans are currently waiting for an organ transplant. “April is National Donate Life Month,” said Angela Hermes, nurse manager of
Muller Named March Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health
SPRINGFIELD – Melinda Muller, an insurance pre-authorization specialist, is the Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for March. Muller is well regarded by colleagues for her exceptional skills, follow-through and enthusiasm for training and mentoring others. She is detail oriented, ensures best practices are followed and provides accurate and timely information. “Whether handling complex challenges or providing guidance to colleagues, Melinda’s insight and problem-solving abilities are
Bibb Named March Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month
SPRINGFIELD – Kellie Bibb, an urgent care advanced care provider with Memorial Care on Koke Mill in Springfield, is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group Colleague of the Month for March. A grateful parent nominated Bibb for Colleague of the Month for the care given their child who was suffering from a prolonged high fever. “The entire staff was kind and professional, but Kellie stood out,” the nominator wrote. “She immediately stepped in and came up with a plan of care. She took the time to educate us,
Tyler Named March Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital
SPRINGFIELD – Jasmine Tyler, a patient care technician at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for March. Tyler has made a positive impression on her team, always willing to help others and make patients feel comfortable. She checks with the nurses about any patient questions and alerts nurses if she feels something isn’t right. “Jasmine is a great asset to the 2C team,” wrote her nominator. “Not only is she a great patient care technician, but she is also good
Mandy C. Eaton, PhD, joins Memorial Health as President and CEO
SPRINGFIELD - Mandy C. Eaton, PhD, has joined Memorial Health as the organization’s president and CEO. She succeeds Ed Curtis, who retired on March 31 after a 50-year career with Memorial. “It was evident to me that Memorial Health is here to serve its community, and the mission of this health system aligns so well with my top priorities. Those priorities include ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, a passion for advancing health equity and driving innovation to improve both the patient and
