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Memorial Hospital

1900 State Street

Chester, IL 62233

618-826-4581

2319 Old Plank Road

Chester, IL 62233

618-826-2388

Steeleville Family Practice

602 W. Shawneetown Trail

Steeleville, IL 62288

618-965-3382

Therapy & Sports Rehab

833 Lehmen Drive

Chester, IL 62233
618.826.4588

Memorial Hospital of Chester is proud to announce that we have been ranked a HCAHPS 5 Star, Above Average, hospital by our patients and their families.

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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Memorial of Chester is a Stroke Ready Hospital

Memorial Hospital

Aug 19, 2020
2 min

Memorial of Chester is a Stroke Ready Hospital

Memorial Hospital has been re-certified as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by IDPH.

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Memorial Hospital Ranks in Top 8%

Memorial Hospital

Aug 18, 2020
1 min

Memorial Hospital Ranks in Top 8%

Memorial Hospital is honored to be one of 12 hospitals in the state of Illinois to receive a five star rating.

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Rural Health Clinic In-Office Procedures

Memorial Hospital

Jul 29, 2020
4 min

Rural Health Clinic In-Office Procedures

The Chester Clinic and Steeleville Family Practice provide in-office procedures that can be performed during a scheduled doctors visit.

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Memorial Hospital's Wound Center Heals with People

Memorial Hospital

Jul 22, 2020
2 min

Memorial Hospital's Wound Center Heals with People

Our team at Memorial Hospital's Wound Center is the most important element in the successful healing of the patient.

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Teresa Jackson Receives Employee of the Quarter

Memorial Hospital

Jul 20, 2020
2 min

Teresa Jackson Receives Employee of the Quarter

On July 16, 2020 Memorial Hospital CEO, Brett Bollmann named Teresa Jackson Employee of the Quarter for the Second Quarter 2020.

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Vestibular Rehab: Helping Patients Regain Their Balance

Memorial Hospital

Jun 9, 2020
2 min

Vestibular Rehab: Helping Patients Regain Their Balance

Patients with vestibular disorders are challenged with balance and eye movement problems caused by diseases, conditions or injuries that...

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Better Hearing & Speech Month: Common disabilities in children

Memorial Hospital

May 27, 2020
2 min

Better Hearing & Speech Month: Common disabilities in children

With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn...

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Professional Development Leads to Innovation

Memorial Hospital

May 26, 2020
3 min

Professional Development Leads to Innovation

Professional development is key to unlocking potential. Just like an engine, there is potential for this engine to start, how well it...

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Rehabilitation is Key to Recovery After a Stroke

Memorial Hospital

May 20, 2020
2 min

Rehabilitation is Key to Recovery After a Stroke

Stroke is the number 5 killer of all Americans and a leading cause of long-term adult disability, affecting more than 795,000 people a...

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Nurses Go Beyond

Memorial Hospital

May 18, 2020
2 min

Nurses Go Beyond

Nurses go beyond the requirements. They have for years and they will for many more. Nurses are not robots. They are human, have feelings,...

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Note to All Nurses and Healthcare Workers

Memorial Hospital

May 11, 2020
2 min

Note to All Nurses and Healthcare Workers

The Year of the Nurse 2020. The World Health Organization designated 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. This year...

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Better Hearing & Speech Month: Illnesses and injuries in adults

Memorial Hospital

May 7, 2020
2 min

Better Hearing & Speech Month: Illnesses and injuries in adults

With speech, language, and swallowing disorders common following stroke, head and neck cancer, and a variety of other illnesses and...

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April is Occupational Therapy Month: Parkinson’s Disease, Falls and Occupational Therapy

Memorial Hospital

Apr 23, 2020
3 min

April is Occupational Therapy Month: Parkinson’s Disease, Falls and Occupational Therapy

Each year, millions of people 65 years and older, slip, trip and fall in and around their homes and less than half tell their doctor....

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Community Remains Connected in a Crisis

Memorial Hospital

Apr 9, 2020
2 min

Community Remains Connected in a Crisis

Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Management Team Members prepare for the inevitable effects of COVID-19.

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COVID-19: Community Care is Top Priority

Memorial Hospital

Mar 21, 2020
3 min

COVID-19: Community Care is Top Priority

As the situation surrounding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to evolve, we want our patients to know that their health and safety...

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Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Memorial Hospital

Mar 18, 2020
2 min

Get a Better Night’s Sleep

During National Sleep Month, we remind you about the importance of sleep to your overall health. Memorial Hospital has been providing...

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Finding Balance

Memorial Hospital

Mar 12, 2020
2 min

Finding Balance

Our body’s balance relies on many systems working together to create stability. Good balance is obtained through correct sensory...

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Spring into Healthier Nutrition

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Mar 10, 2020
3 min

Spring into Healthier Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month® Choosing nutritious foods and getting enough physical activity can make a significant difference in...

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Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 8–14, 2020

Memorial Hospital

Mar 9, 2020
4 min

Patient Safety Awareness Week March 8–14, 2020

About the Initiative Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual recognition event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about...

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March is National Kidney Month: Take the pressure off

Memorial Hospital

Mar 5, 2020
2 min

March is National Kidney Month: Take the pressure off

Did you know high blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure in the U.S. after diabetes? If you have high blood...

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