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Trevor Huffman, president and CEO of Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, presented Memorial Health Security officer Brenten Buchanan with a Lifesaver Award for his quick response when a baby was locked inside a vehicle accidentally during nearly 100-degree heat.

Kara Montgomery, RN, in the Emergency Department at Decatur Memorial Hospital, has been named August Colleague of the Month.

Marcia Carroll, an Epic analyst with Memorial Health System Resources, has been named August Colleague of the Month for her expertise, leadership and commitment during the health system’s Epic implementation.

Taylorville Memorial Hospital is inviting community members to improve their health and wellness by participating in the free October in Motion Challenge, a month-long wellness program taking place Oct. 1-31.

Lincoln Memorial Hospital (LMH) has earned a five-star patient survey rating for Overall Satisfaction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest possible rating in the overall hospital rating measure.

Taylorville Memorial Hospital (TMH) has earned a five-star patient survey rating for Overall Satisfaction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest possible rating in the overall hospital rating measure.

Betsy Ramsey, a physical therapist assistant at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, has been named August Colleague of the Month.

Memorial Health, in partnership with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, will offer free prostate cancer screenings from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at SIU Urology, 2 Memorial Drive, third floor, in Decatur.

The Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual Fall Fling fundraiser, Harvest Rays & Brighter Days: Gathering to Shine Even Brighter, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Twisted Tree Music Hall, 1601 E. Morton Ave., Jacksonville.

Miranda Buckley, RN, a nurse on the Intermediate Care Unit at Springfield Memorial Hospital, has been named August Colleague of the Month.

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital (JMH) has enhanced its breast imaging services with the installation of a new mammography unit, which will provide advanced breast health technology and high-quality care for local patients.

Dr. Asad Sohail, a podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle surgery, has joined Memorial Specialty Care.

Kim Kersey, RN IV, in cardiac rehab at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, has been named the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month.

Katelyn “Katie” Stewart, an LPN at Memorial Care on North Dirksen, has been named Colleague of the Month for August for the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group.

Jessica Ruble, a patient care tech at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, has been named August Colleague of the Month.

The Taylorville Memorial Foundation recently announced the recipients of the Carolyn M. Butterfield Trust Nursing Scholarship, the Taylorville Memorial Foundation Scholarship (formerly the John H. Butterfield Agriscience and Nutrition Scholarship), the Dr. George Ferry Memorial Scholarship and the Katie McCarty Nursing Excellence CNA Scholarship. Additionally, three Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships were awarded to current TMH colleagues.

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital (JMH) has named Lauren Dwyer Williams as its new director of hospitality. She will join the organization on Oct. 12, 2026.

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.

Memorial Specialty Care ENT and Allergy is now offering walk-in appointments for common ear, nose, throat and allergy issues. The appointments are open to people of all ages, including those who are not currently patients of the practice.

A free cooking class “From Peel to Plate: Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time” will be offered from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension office.

The LMH Market is reminding community members that its SNAP Matching Program is available every market weekend, making it easier for families to stretch their food dollars while shopping locally.

Kimberly Brinkmeyer, an environmental services technician with Memorial Health System Resources, has been named July Colleague of the Month.

Registration is now open for the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 5K/10K presented by Gatorade, a popular annual community event.

A security officer at Springfield Memorial Hospital is being honored for saving a life.

Nearly 400 people came to the Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair held Saturday, Aug. 1, topping last year’s attendance.