Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS to hold Inspiring Folds of Honor Tribute on June 27
Sponsored by Compliance Solutions, the event will honor the courage and sacrifice of military heroes and first responders with a day of remembrance and celebration. Springfield, IL — The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS invites the public to attend a memorable tribute in partnership with Folds of Honor and sponsored by Compliance Solutions. Folds of Honor Friday will take place June 27, 2025, at Panther Creek Country Club. The public is invited to a special ceremony beginning at approximately
Patriot Award Recognizes Outstanding Support from Memorial Health for National Guard and Reserve Members
Anne Murphy, manager in the Clinical Informatics Department at Memorial Health (MH), received a Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an office established in 1972 under the Department of Defense. The award is given to a supervisor or manager who makes a special effort to support a working National Guard or Reserve member with flexible scheduling, time off before and after deployment, care for families, and if necessary, leaves of absence. Tamera
Dougherty Named May Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health
Katy Dougherty, an early childhood teacher with Memorial Child Care, is the Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for May. A grateful parent undergoing chemotherapy treatments nominated Dougherty for the award, citing her compassion and attention to the family’s needs. During the children’s Halloween parade, Dougherty brought the child out to the parent (who was isolating in the car) to say hello and include the parent in the festivities. In another instance, Dougherty created an
Dodson Named May Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital
Marie Dodson, a patient care technician at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for May. Dodson emphasizes the safety and comfort of patients and always leaves a positive impression. She is also appreciated by colleagues for her willingness to stay late and help when the situation requires extra assistance. “Marie goes the extra mile to make sure her patients are comfortable the entire time she is on shift and before she leaves,” wrote the nominator. “Her
Infant Sleep Sacks Given to New Parents at Memorial Health Hospitals to Promote Safe Sleep
SPRINGFIELD – Parents of babies born at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital will be given free infant sleep sacks as part of a Safe Sleep initiative in conjunction with the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative. “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a leading cause of death in infants under one year of age in Illinois, which is why this initiative is so important,” said Kaitlyn Lynn, RNC-MNN, a nursery clinical coordinator at Springfield Memorial
