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Memorial Hospital Torch. Community Healthcare Blog. Chester, Illinois

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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Junior Explorers 2025

Junior Explorers 2025

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.

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Jun 302 min read

Laboratory Department at Memorial Hospital

Laboratory Department at Memorial Hospital

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.

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Jun 111 min read

Memorial Hospital named John Havel the DAISY Award recipient for the first half of 2025.

Memorial Hospital named John Havel the DAISY Award recipient for the first half of 2025.

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.

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May 135 min read

Brett Bollmann and Heather Smith

Brett Bollmann and Heather Smith

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.

Employees of the Quarter

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Apr 172 min read

Kathy Winkler and Amy Kloos

Kathy Winkler and Amy Kloos

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.

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Apr 82 min read

Heather Williamson and Kathy Winkler

Heather Williamson and Kathy Winkler

Memorial Hospital’s Names Patient Safety Advocates for 2025

Memorial celebrates Patient Safety Advocates, Heather and Kathy, who were nominated by their co-workers.

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Mar 273 min read

Melissa Soellner and Amy Mathis

Melissa Soellner and Amy Mathis

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

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Mar 261 min read

Trouble Sleeping? Sleep Health Tips

Trouble Sleeping? Sleep Health Tips

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.

Health Information

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Mar 193 min read

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Donates Funds to Purchase Bladder Scanner for Emergency Department

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Donates Funds to Purchase Bladder Scanner for Emergency Department

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.

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Mar 61 min read

Annual GoRed for Women Event Held in Chester

Annual GoRed for Women Event Held in Chester

Annual GoRed for Women Event Held in Chester

Memorial Hospital hosted its Annual GoRed for Women event, titled "Simplify to Amplify," on February 27 at the Chester Country Club.

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Mar 42 min read

Misselhorn Receives Employee of the Quarter

Misselhorn Receives Employee of the Quarter

Misselhorn Receives Employee of the Quarter

Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Brandon Misselhorn Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter 2024 on January 15, 2025.

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Jan 152 min read

Tree of Remembrance Campaign Update as of 1/9/2025

Tree of Remembrance Campaign Update as of 1/9/2025

Tree of Remembrance Campaign Update as of 1/9/2025

Funds collected this year will be used to purchase a Bladder Scan i10 for the Emergency Room Department. So far $8,296 have been raised.

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Jan 94 min read

Dr. Krieg Retires With 45 Years of Service

Dr. Krieg Retires With 45 Years of Service

Dr. Krieg Retires With 45 Years of Service

With an impressive 45 years of service in Chester, IL, Dr. Krieg has provided compassionate and comprehensive care to countless patients.

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Jan 92 min read

Carol Schulein-Buch Retires After 48 Years of Service at Memorial

Carol Schulein-Buch Retires After 48 Years of Service at Memorial

Carol Schulein-Buch Retires After 48 Years of Service at Memorial

Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the retirement of Carol Schulein-Buch, storeroom manager, after an extraordinary 48 years of service.

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Dec 24, 20242 min read

Rural Life: Photo Contest Winners Selected

Rural Life: Photo Contest Winners Selected

Rural Life: Photo Contest Winners Selected

We are thrilled to announce the selected photographers whose beautiful images now adorn the new Medical Office Building and Hospital.

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Dec 24, 20243 min read

Dungan Receives DAISY Award

Dungan Receives DAISY Award

Dungan Receives DAISY Award

On December 18, 2024, Memorial Hospital of Chester held a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ceremony with Dylan Dungan recognized.

Employee Honors

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Dec 19, 20243 min read

Memorial Hospital Achieves Sleep Lab Accreditation with ACHC

Memorial Hospital Achieves Sleep Lab Accreditation with ACHC

Memorial Hospital Achieves Sleep Lab Accreditation with ACHC

Memorial Hospital is proud to announce it has achieved accreditation through the ACHC for the services of Home Sleep Testing and Sleep Lab.

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Dec 17, 20241 min read

Memorial Hospital Named National Rural Rating System (NRRS) 5-Star Hospital

Memorial Hospital Named National Rural Rating System (NRRS) 5-Star Hospital

Memorial Hospital Named National Rural Rating System (NRRS) 5-Star Hospital

Memorial is proud to announce that it has been named a National Rural Rating System (NRRS) 5-Star Hospital for the third year in a row.

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Nov 18, 20241 min read

Memorial Hospital Medical Explorers Program 2024

Memorial Hospital Medical Explorers Program 2024

Memorial Hospital Medical Explorers Program 2024

Memorial Hospital welcomes 29 students into this year's Medical Explorers Program.

Medical Explorers

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Nov 12, 20242 min read

Memorial Hospital’s Medical Office Building is Now Open

Memorial Hospital’s Medical Office Building is Now Open

Memorial Hospital’s Medical Office Building is Now Open

Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of the Chester Clinic in the newly constructed Medical Office Building.

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Oct 28, 20242 min read

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