Jones Named September Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month
Mary Jones, a phlebotomist and laboratory assistant at Memorial Care on Koke Mill, is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group Colleague of the Month for September. Jones is known for her attention and care in drawing blood from pediatric patients who are often anxious about needles and don’t understand the process. “Mary works with our families, our nurses and us to ensure our patients have the best experience possible,” a physician nominator wrote. “She double-checks the labs we ordered to ensure our
Willis Named September Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital
Kyra Willis, RN, at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for September. A patient who had undergone a difficult procedure known for a challenging recovery talked about Willis to her nominator, crediting her with his recovery and describing her extraordinary care. “He shared that Kyra listened to every concern with patience, kindness and unwavering dedication,” wrote her nominator. “Her attention to detail led to timely interventions, including a change in pain
Zach Dinardo Named Memorial Health Chief Legal Officer
Zach Dinardo has joined Memorial Health as Chief Legal Officer, effective Sept. 22. Dinardo has more than 25 years of experience as a legal advisor in the health care field, most recently as deputy chief counsel and compliance officer at Springfield Clinic.He graduated with high honors from the University of Illinois Springfield, earning a bachelor’s degree in health services administration. He earned a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude with a
Slating Named September Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health
Kara Slating, a photo and video consultant, is the Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for September. Slating juggles multiple responsibilities with grace, always staying upbeat and positive with the subjects she’s photographing. Colleagues appreciate her collaborative approach to assignments and her professionalism as she captures the work of Memorial Health in her expert photography. “Kara puts all her effort into every project,” wrote her nominator. “Her expertise is second-to-none
Memorial Health Hospitals to Offer Free Mammograms during October
Free breast cancer screenings will be available at all five Memorial Health hospitals during October for women age 40 and older who are uninsured or underinsured. The free screenings are part of Memorial’s annual Mammogram Mondays program, held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Appointments are required; no walk-ins are available. Educational materials will be provided, including information on general breast health and how to perform breast self-exams. To schedule an appointment, call the number
Lomeli Named August Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month
Olga Lomeli, a medical assistant for the Memorial Wellness Center, is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group Colleague of the Month for August. Lomeli started as a front office specialist and moved into the nurse’s station after completing her medical assistant certification. Her bilingual skills also help ensure quality care for patients who require language assistance. “Olga is an amazing addition to the clinical side of our department,” wrote her nominator. “She always puts patients first. She’s
Family Medicine Physician Joins Memorial Care on Koke Mill
Logan Grubb, MD, a family medicine physician, is now accepting new patients ages 13 and older at Memorial Care on Koke Mill. Dr. Grubb earned a bachelor of science in allied health and a minor in chemistry from the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida. She earned a medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, where she also completed her residency. While she treats male and female patients of all ages as a family medicine physician, Dr. Grubb has a particular
Cockayne Named August Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health
– Kelly Cockayne, a learning coordinator, is the Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for August. Cockayne recently assisted the nursing division with retraining all nurses on essential skills critical to quality care and patient safety. Working under a short turnaround time, Cockayne helped develop and lead an engaging and effective online module, along with in-person skill checkoffs. Among many other tasks, she also conducted a “train-the-trainer” session to help ensure the in-person
