

Summer Safety Spotlight: Your Guide to a Healthy, Happy Season
From lakeside adventures to backyard BBQs, summer is a time for fun, family, and fresh air. But with all that sunshine and activity comes a few seasonal risks. Here’s your go-to guide for staying safe, from water and heat to food, sun, and even tick bites.
5 days ago4 min read


Memorial Hosts 3rd Annual Junior Explorers Camp
Memorial Hospital hosted its third annual Junior Explorers Camp from June 25–27, welcoming twelve enthusiastic students entering grades 6–8 for a hands-on introduction to the world of healthcare.
Jun 302 min read


Memorial Hospital Laboratory Receives Re-Accreditation From College of American Pathologists
Memorial Hospital Laboratory in Chester, Illinois has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by earning accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the gold standard in laboratory accreditation.
Jun 111 min read


DAISY Awards Presented at Memorial Hospital: First Half of 2025
Memorial Hospital named John Havel the DAISY Award recipient for the first half of 2025.
May 135 min read


Smith Receives Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Heather Smith Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2025 on April 16, 2025.
Apr 172 min read


Memorial Hospital Congratulates Kathy Winkler on Retirement; Welcomes Amy Kloos as New Director of Pharmacy
Congratulations to Kathy Winkler, Director of Pharmacy, on her retirement after 35 years of service. Welcome to Amy Kloos, new Director.
Apr 82 min read


Memorial Hospital’s Names Patient Safety Advocates for 2025
Memorial celebrates Patient Safety Advocates, Heather and Kathy, who were nominated by their co-workers.
Mar 273 min read


Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center Staff Attend 2025 Illinois Society for Cardiopulmonary Health and Rehabilitation Conference
The insights gained from these sessions will be instrumental in enhancing the quality of care provided at the Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center
Mar 261 min read


Achieve Better Sleep: Tips and Insights from Memorial Hospital's Sleep Lab
At Memorial's Sleep Lab, we are dedicated to helping you achieve better sleep through comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatments.
Mar 193 min read


Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Donates Funds to Purchase Bladder Scanner for Emergency Department
Memorial is pleased to announce a generous donation of $11,987 from the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, raised through the Tree of Remembrance.
Mar 61 min read