Memorial Hospital Opens Applications for Healthcare Scholarships
Memorial Hospital in Chester, IL is currently accepting applications through June 1, 2026 for nursing and healthcare career scholarships. Awards range from $1,000-$8,000.
9 hours ago2 min read
DAISY Awards Presented for First Half of 2026
On May 8, 2026, Memorial Hospital of Chester held its DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recognition ceremony. Nominees for the first half of 2026 were presented with a pin and certificate. The nominees included Brittany Casarez, RN and Rebekah Luthy, BSN, RN from Memorial Hospital, and Robin Bixby, LPN and Molly Ebers, LPN from the Rural Health Clinics.
1 day ago4 min read
Welcome New Convenient Care Provider
Memorial Hospital is proud to welcome Physician Assistant Jennifer Sanders, DMSc, PA-C, to our Convenient Care walk-in clinic. She is excited to work in the clinical setting again and looks forward to seeing patients in convenient care when she is available outside of her academic role.
6 days ago1 min read
Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center Adds New Exercise Equipment Thanks to Auxiliary Donation
“We are incredibly grateful to the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their continued commitment to advancing patient care,” said Sara Harris, RN, CPRC Nurse Manager. “This donation gives our team advanced tools to deliver safer, more effective rehabilitation.”
Apr 282 min read
New Certification Brings Advanced Parkinson’s Speech Therapy to Memorial Hospital
Isabel Carron, CCC-SLP is bringing an advanced level of care to the local community, offering a valuable service for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease who may struggle to be heard and understood. Clear communication plays a vital role in maintaining independence, relationships, and overall quality of life, and this specialized training helps ensure patients receive targeted, effective support close to home.
Apr 222 min read
Laboratory Expands Services with New Partnership and Advanced Technology
“These enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement,” said Mike Whitt, Laboratory Director. “By investing in both technology and trusted partnerships, we’re ensuring our lab is well‑positioned to meet the needs of our patients today and into the future.”
Apr 212 min read
Memorial Hospital Completes Operating Room Flooring Upgrade
Memorial Hospital has completed an improvement project in its Operating Rooms with the installation of new flooring in both surgical suites. The project was driven by the OR team’s proactive commitment to maintaining a safe, high-quality surgical environment. Staff worked collaboratively to prepare the operating rooms for the upgrade while ensuring all equipment, procedures, and standards continued to be met throughout the process.
Apr 161 min read
Would Your Car Seat Pass the Check?
Memorial Hospital offers free car seat safety inspections. When it comes to protecting children on the road, even well-cared-for car seats may not be as safe as they appear.
Apr 152 min read
Donjon Named Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Jennifer Donjon Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2026 on April 8, 2026.
Apr 92 min read
Memorial Hospital Honors Adrienne Caby, RN, BSN, for Excellence in Professional Development
Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Adrienne Caby, RN, BSN, Vascular Access RN, for earning the Nurse Lead III (Expert) designation through the hospital’s Professional Practice Development Program. This honor marks a high level of professional growth and leadership in patient care.
Mar 262 min read
