Tel: 618-826-4581
1900 State Street, Chester, Illinois 62233
About Us
Our Mission
The Memorial Hospital Team is committed to professional excellence in providing safe, quality healthcare, compassion and service to patients, the community and each other.
Partners in Building a Healthier Community
Message from the CEO, Brett Bollmann
As Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Hospital, I personally welcome you to explore Memorial Hospital and our community. When you visit our facility, you will find a team of health care professionals who embrace our mission – a commitment to professional excellence in providing safe, high quality health care, compassion and service to patients, the community and to each other. The Memorial Hospital team has achieved award winning accomplishments, growth and outcomes putting us at the top of the health care class in our region. Our dedicated staff are invested in the community and appreciate life within a region filled with a rich history of progress, opportunity, and core values that provides a culture of excellence for the very best patient experience.
Thank you for exploring the Memorial Hospital website and we hope you will visit often to learn more about Memorial Hospital and the services we provide.
Sincerely,
Brett Bollmann, CEO
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Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was performed in support of the mission and genuine desire to provide the best possible health care and contribute to improving the community’s overall health. The process of assessing our community’s health needs has given us an opportunity to learn more about our community through the analysis of various data. Download PDF of CHNA
Joint Commission Accredidation
Memorial Hospital of Chester, Illinois has achieved accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and has been awarded the Gold Seal of Approval.
Joint Commission Accreditation means that an organization complies with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care. The Joint Commission is an independent,non-for-profit organization established over 50 years ago and is the world leader in evaluating the quality and safety of care delivered in over 17000 healthcare organizations across the country. Memorial Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of quality care to our patients as well as providing a safe environment in which the care is provided.
About Chester
Chester is located on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River in Historic Randolph County. For nearly a century, the late 1600's to 1763, this area was under French occupation thus creating the rich French history found in Chester.
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Value of the 340B Program to Memorial Hospital:
The savings realized from the 340B program assist Memorial Hospital with opportunities to continue providing safe, quality healthcare to patients. Memorial Hospital is proud to communicate the value the 340B program provided during Fiscal Year 2020. View Here
Notice of Privacy Practices
Notice of Privacy Practice Effective 9/9/13 Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. More
Board Members
Board Meetings 2022
Tom Search, Chairman
Mike Vasquez, Vice Chairman
Evelyn Schuwerk, Secretary
Dan Colvis, Treasurer
Mary Sulser
Casey Parker
Mary Brown
Grant Deterding
Gregory Crain
Location: Memorial Hospital, Chester, IL, Board Room
Time: Start time will be 5:30 p.m.
2022 Meeting Dates:
Monday, January 3, 2022
Monday, February 7, 2022
Monday, March 7, 2022
Monday, April 4, 2022
Monday, May 2, 2022
Monday, June 6, 2022
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Monday, August 1, 2022
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Monday, October 3, 2022
Monday, November 7, 2022
Monday, December 5, 2022
Special Committee Meetings
Joint Conference Committee – Tuesday, April 19, 2022 starting at 12:00 pm.
Finance Committee – Tuesday, May 17, 2022 starting at 12:00 pm.
Chester Medical Group, LLC, Meeting - Monday, June 6, 2022 starting at 5:20 pm.
As a patient, family member, community representative or employee of Memorial Hospital in Chester, you have the right to notify the Joint Commission regarding any concern about the quality of care provided, or safety of the environment in which care is provided. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about such matters should click here for details. notify: Division of Accreditation Operations online complaint form. For more contact information on the Joint Commission.
Anyone wishing to contact the management of Memorial Hospital, in Chester, to report concerns about patient safety and quality of care may contact the hospital (618.826.4581) Chief Executive Officer- Ext. 1298; Chief Nursing Officer – Ext. 1700; or Safety Director – Ext. 1143 The public also has the right to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health at 535 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois 62761 (Phone 1.800.252.4343).