Memorial Health

Three McGrane baby deliveries – all at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Family Maternity Suites. But the third pregnancy required a 2+ hour drive for now-Missouri resident Alison McGrane. She didn’t hesitate to make the drive. Learn why. https://lnkd.in/edtHjhRd #MaternityCare #PatientExperience #HealthcareExcellence

Does your child have a food allergy? Or a friend with a food allergy? Food allergies are more common than many people realize & affect about 1 in 13 children in the U.S. Creating a safer school environment takes everyone working together to check ingredient labels, follow snack guidelines and help children understand the importance of food allergy awareness. Read our latest blog for practical tips on supporting students with food allergies as this school year kicks off. https://lnkd.in/eTMUQMuA #FoodAllergyAwareness #ClassroomSafety #BacktoSchool

Throughout his career, Dr. Jerry Kruse has been a champion for medical education, physician workforce development and community health. His leadership has strengthened the longstanding partnership between SIU Medicine and Memorial Health, helping ensure patients throughout central Illinois have access to high-quality care close to home. Our president and CEO, Mandy C. Eaton, PhD, was honored to be among those wishing him well last week at a celebration of his upcoming retirement. Thank you, Dr. Kruse, for your many contributions and for being an exceptional partner. We wish you and your family happiness in this next chapter.

His Quick Action Saved a Life We were proud to join the City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department in honoring SMH security officer Caleb Patrick. Caleb was recently conducting a routine patrol near one of our facilities in Springfield when he saw a woman lying on the railroad tracks with a train approaching. With only seconds to act, he got her to safety and stayed with her until SPD officers arrived and arrangements were made for follow-up care. Thank you for your compassion, quick thinking and dedication to helping others, Caleb!

We didn’t have baby goats getting ultrasounds on our Bingo card, but the donation of an ultrasound machine from Decatur Memorial Hospital to Scovill Zoo made for a pretty cute media availability. While patients at DMH will enjoy a new state-of-the-art ultrasound machine, specialists from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine will be able to better support the health of the zoo's animals using the donated DMH equipment. The veterinarians will perform advanced diagnostic imaging on-site, reducing the need to transport animals for testing. Keeping animals in familiar surroundings can reduce stress while making both routine and emergency care more efficient. From small birds to large mammals, the machine will help veterinarians diagnose conditions earlier and monitor everything from organ health to pregnancies in species such as red pandas, monkeys … and baby goats. #Sustainability #CommunityPartnerships #Healthcare #ScovillZoo #CommunityImpact

Memorial Health is proud to share that both Springfield Memorial Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high-quality care in its annual Best Hospitals rankings. Springfield Memorial Hospital was ranked #4 in Illinois for rehabilitation and earned High Performing recognition in multiple specialized treatment areas, including back surgery (spinal fusion), hip replacement, knee replacement, gynecological cancer surgery, and ear, nose and throat surgery. Decatur Memorial Hospital received High Performing recognition for knee replacement and leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma care. These distinctions reflect the dedication of our physicians, nurses and colleagues who provide safe, compassionate care and work every day to achieve the best possible outcomes for the patients and communities we serve. U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide, measuring performance based on patient outcomes, preventable complications, patient experience and other key quality indicators. Congratulations to our Springfield and Decatur teams on this well-deserved recognition and for their continued commitment to excellence in patient care. https://lnkd.in/eEiDqkRW #HealthcareExcellence #PatientCare #QualityCare

"I didn't have to leave town for the care I needed." After struggling with AFib symptoms and uncertainty, Linda Brown found advanced heart rhythm care with Dr. Bernard Lim at Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology in Decatur. Read her story and learn how local access to specialty care made all the difference: https://lnkd.in/e-HRP_tg #Cardiology #HeartHealth #PatientExperience #HealthcareInnovation

Sometimes the most important medical skill is listening. When Connor’s symptoms were repeatedly dismissed elsewhere, Dr. Londe and the team at Memorial Care in Lincoln took a closer look, advocated for faster testing and helped uncover a serious diagnosis that required immediate treatment. This story highlights the impact of compassionate care, clinical intuition and teamwork in improving patient outcomes. Connor is now at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and his inspiring journey points to the power of listening: https://lnkd.in/e_S-6Pe9 #PatientExperience #CancerAwareness

Nurses! Looking for a role where your clinical skills truly make a difference in surgical recovery? Plus an up to $20K sign-on bonus?! Springfield Memorial Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for its General Surgical ENT unit, where you’ll care for patients with complex surgical needs and support recovery every step of the way. From airway management to post-surgical care, this role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, along with the support of a highly collaborative team. Full-time with flexible day or night shift options. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ekgT_FGE #RNJobs #HealthcareCareers #SurgicalNurse #CareerGrowth

It was great to hear Brianne Holmes, Memorial Health sepsis program manager, and Ryan McCarty, MD, SIU Medicine, educating the community about the signs and symptoms of sepsis on WTAX earlier this week! We're among the lucky few healthcare organizations our size to have a program specifically designed to save lives by identifying and addressing sepsis quickly. So proud that Memorial is a national leader in sepsis prevention and treatment! https://lnkd.in/eZpvBB57