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The Torch
Memorial Hospital's Community Healthcare Blog, TORCH, is your resource for information regarding providers, services, classes and events at Memorial Hospital our rural health clinics and rehab center. You will also find stories on MH and employee honors and awards. Subscribe to our blog by signing up below. Or subscribe to our quarterly newsletter, The Lamp, and receive the latest news directly to your inbox.
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From First Words to Recovery: Full‑Spectrum Speech Therapy Services
Clear communication and safe swallowing are essential parts of everyday life. At Memorial Hospital’s Therapy & Sports Rehab Center in Chester, Speech-Language Pathologist Isabel Carron, M.S., CCC‑SLP, provides personalized care to help children, adults and seniors strengthen their speech, language, voice and swallowing skills.
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4 days ago2 min read
Memorial Hospital Opens Convenient Care in New Location
Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of its Convenient Care clinic in a new location as of February 9, 2026. Now housed inside the Medical Office Building addition alongside the Chester Clinic, the updated space offers a more comfortable environment and greater convenience for patients seeking timely, affordable care.
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Feb 92 min read
Memorial’s Cardiopulmonary Pulmonary Department Receives New Pulmonary Function Testing Machine
Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the installation of a new PowerCube+ Series Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) machine, manufactured by Ganshorn, in the Cardiopulmonary Department.
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Jan 292 min read
Breast Cancer Awareness: Your Health, Your Power
This week on our social channels, we’ll debunk common myths versus facts like how mammograms detect cancer before symptoms appear and use only minimal radiation exposure.
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Oct 3, 20252 min read
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.
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Jul 7, 20254 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.
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Mar 19, 20253 min read
Men's Health Screenings: Make Your Super Power a Healthy Future
A comprehensive guide on some men's health screenings to stay on top of your health game and be a hero to those who care about you.
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Jun 5, 20242 min read
Healing Closer to Home with Memorial's Swing Bed Program
The Swing Bed Program allows you to bring your family members and loved ones close to home to complete their recovery.
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May 21, 20242 min read
"Leaking When You Sneeze? How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help"
What most women accept as normal as they age and have children is not medically the case. You could benefit from pelvic floor therapy.
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May 9, 20243 min read
Ribbon Cutting for Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center at Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center will be opening May 1, 2024 and is currently enrolling patients.
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Apr 24, 20242 min read
Memorial Hospital’s Patient Safety Initiative
Our priority is our patients and our mission is their safety. Safety practices and improvements support this and we recognize our advocates.
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Apr 1, 20245 min read
Trouble Swallowing? Cancer Patients & Dysphagia: There's Help!
Dysphagia is the medical term for “having trouble swallowing.” In cancer patients, it can be caused by the tumor itself or from treatment.
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Feb 5, 20244 min read
Managing Your Health Doesn't Have to Be a Roller Coaster
What you may feel is a minor dip in your health can lead to climbing complications down the track. Find comfort in knowing what lies ahead.
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Feb 1, 20242 min read
Be Antibiotic Aware: Only Use When Necessary
Antibiotics can save lives but, when antibiotics aren’t needed, they won’t help you, and the side effects could still cause harm. Be Aware!
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Nov 20, 20232 min read
Prescription Savings Card Program
Memorial Community Pharmacy is now offering a Prescription Savings Card Program. This program is available to all patients.
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Nov 15, 20231 min read
Memorial Community Pharmacy Hosts Drug Take Back Day Event
Memorial Community Pharmacy held a Drug Take Back Day event on October 28, collecting a full box of medications for safe disposal.
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Oct 31, 20232 min read
KidneyMobile® and Health Fair
A free kidney, health screening, and health fair will be held on September 19, 2023 for all community members in Chester, IL.
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Aug 8, 20232 min read
Treatment is Available for Communication and Swallowing Disorders
With speech and swallowing disorders common following stroke, illnesses and injuries, individuals are encouraged to seek an evaluation.
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May 17, 20233 min read
Memorial Hospital Receives MRI Upgrade
Memorial Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging Department is excited to unveil their newly upgraded MRI Unit, the Vantage Orian Encore.
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Oct 17, 20222 min read
Suicide Prevention Month: Be the One to Help Save a Life
YOU can be the one to help connect someone to the help they need if they are having thoughts of suicide.
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Sep 28, 20223 min read
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