Springfield Memorial Hospital

Since 1970, Springfield Memorial Hospital has been a teaching hospital affiliated with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine for the purpose of providing clinical training for residents.

Designated by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, SMH provides Memorial Heart and Vascular Services, Memorial Rehab Services, Emergency Services, Family Maternity, Regional Cancer Center, Regional Burn Center, Orthopedic Services, Memorial Behavioral Services and Memorial Transplant Services for area patients.

SMH has earned five consecutive Magnet^® designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence — an accomplishment so prestigious that only 2% of hospitals in the country have done it. In 2026, Springfield Memorial Hospital earned Magnet Recognition with Distinction, placing the hospital among the top Magnet organizations worldwide. SMH is regionally ranked as a best hospital and is rated as high performing in multiple procedures and conditions by U.S. News & World Report.

SMH is part of Memorial Health, a community-based, non-profit organization that delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in support of our mission to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Public Invited to Join Sangamon and Menard County Trick or Trek Wellness Challenge Throughout October

Springfield Memorial Hospital is inviting residents throughout Sangamon and Menard counties to participate in the free Trick or Trek Wellness Challenge, a month-long community wellness event running Oct. 1–31, 2026.

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Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health Event Set for Sept. 30

Springfield Memorial Hospital will co-host a Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health Event, in collaboration with the SIU Health D.E.P.O.T.S. (Delivering Equity Places Outside Traditional Settings) and The Springfield Project, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at CAP 1908 - The Springfield Project, 1100 S. Grand Ave. E., in Springfield.

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Marcia Carroll Named August Colleague of the Month for Memorial Health System Resources

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.

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Miranda Buckley Named August Colleague of the Month at Springfield Memorial Hospital

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

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Katelyn “Katie” Stewart Named August Colleague of the Month for Memorial Health Ambulatory Group

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.

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