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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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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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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
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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.

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Apr 172 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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 193 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Dungan Receives DAISY Award
On December 18, 2024, Memorial Hospital of Chester held a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ceremony with Dylan Dungan recognized.

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Dec 19, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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Memorial Hospital Medical Explorers Program 2024
Memorial Hospital welcomes 29 students into this year's Medical Explorers Program.

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Nov 12, 20242 min read
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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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Memorial's Wound Center Receives Award for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction
The Wound Center at Memorial is proud to announce that it has been honored with the RestorixHealth Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award.

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Sep 26, 20241 min read
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