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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 Hosts Emergency Decontamination Training to Strengthen Regional Preparedness
Memorial Hospital in Chester, hosted a comprehensive Emergency Decontamination Training session, welcoming both its own Decontamination team and three members from Sparta Community Hospital’s Decon team.
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7 days ago1 min read
Memorial Hospital Earns ISHMPR Merit Award for Community Outreach
The Merit Award represents the second highest honor in its category and recognizes the hospital’s innovative campaign introducing the new Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Center to area residents
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Sep 292 min read
Memorial Hospital Welcomes Beck School of Nursing LPN Students for Fall 2025 Clinical Rotations
Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students from Beck School of Nursing to its facility for the Fall 2025 semester. Beginning this fall, students will complete clinical rotations every Wednesday, working 12-hour shifts alongside hospital staff to gain hands-on experience in patient care.
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Aug 281 min read
Welcome New ENT Provider
We are pleased to announce Heather Cheaney, APRN, FNP-BC will be joining the team of specialty providers at Memorial Hospital. Heather works with Dr. Samuel Medaris and will offer ENT clinic visits at the specialty clinic starting in September.
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Aug 211 min read
Memorial Hospital’s Medical Explorers Program: Guiding Students Toward Meaningful Careers in Healthcare
Since its launch in September 2019, Memorial Hospital’s Medical Explorers Program has been guiding students toward meaningful careers in healthcare, particularly within rural communities. The program was introduced at Memorial to help high school and college students discover the wide range of professional opportunities available in the healthcare field.
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Aug 184 min read
Burmester Receives Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Anna Burmester Employee of the Quarter for the Second Quarter 2025 on July 22, 2025.
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Jul 232 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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