5K Run/Walk to Benefit Transplant Patients Celebrates 20th Anniversary Sept. 19
The Alan G. Birtch, MD, Transplant Services at Memorial 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sept. 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Southwind Park in Springfield. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. with registration at 8 a.m. Participants will meet at Hope Pavilion. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Transplant 5K, celebrating two decades of community support for transplant patients and their families. Proceeds benefit Springfield Memorial Foundation’s transplant funds, which provide assistance with lodging,
Kimberly Brinkmeyer Named July Colleague of the Month for Memorial Health System Resources
Kimberly Brinkmeyer, an environmental services technician with Memorial Health System Resources, has been named July Colleague of the Month. Brinkmeyer consistently takes on additional tasks when the situation requires it, for both patients and colleagues. In one instance, she assisted with a disoriented patient and used clear communication and redirection to help ensure the patient adhered to dietary restrictions and remained safe. She also provided comfort to a family member during a rapid response,
Jennifer Varga Named July Colleague of the Month at Springfield Memorial Hospital
Jennifer Varga, a speech therapist in outpatient therapy services at Springfield Memorial Hospital, has been named July Colleague of the Month. Varga was recognized for stepping in to assist during an unexpected staff absence, ensuring a patient with complex needs received timely care. While on-site for an outpatient procedure, she reviewed the case, volunteered to evaluate the patient and coordinated with key care team members to avoid delays in treatment. Her actions helped ensure the patient received
Springfield Memorial Hospital Teams with SIU Medicine to Provide Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Procedure
A high-tech, minimally invasive lung cancer procedure option is available at Springfield Memorial Hospital thanks to a partnership with SIU Medicine. Robotic bronchoscopy is a state-of-the-art technology that allows biopsy to be performed on areas deep within the lungs that traditional screening methods can’t reach. A very thin, flexible tube called a catheter is guided with exact precision into the lungs to collect very small samples of tissue, giving the physician more options for diagnosis while helping
