The Torch

At the March Board Meeting, Auxiliary President Mardell Granger presented a check to Board Chairman Tom Search, highlighting the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting the hospital through community-driven philanthropy. The contribution represents proceeds from the Auxiliary Gift Shop, Auxiliary Funds, and the annual Tree of Remembrance fundraiser.The donated funds will support two major equipment purchases, a SciFit Pro2 Total Body Exerciser and four Staxi Patient T

Memorial Hospital hosted its annual Living Our Best Life: Go Red for Women 2026 event on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Chester Country Club, bringing together 98 women for an evening focused on heart health, education, and community connection.

Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the upcoming 2026 dates for its free Prenatal and Family Education Classes, offering parents‑to‑be an engaging and confidence‑building learning experience.

The program provides hands on learning, department tours, and direct interaction with healthcare professionals who are passionate about mentoring the next generation. This year’s cohort includes 34 students from six area high schools, representing grades 9–12.

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.

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.

Memorial is pleased to announce a generous donation of $11,987 from the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, raised through the Tree of Remembrance.

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

This winter, Memorial Hospital in Chester is thrilled to offer a three-part series dedicated to enhancing your brain health.

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.

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

Memorial Hospital utilized grant funding to provide bleed control training and kits to Chester and Steeleville school districts.

Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center will be opening May 1, 2024 and is currently enrolling patients.

Memorial receives grant funding to provide bleed control training and kits to all schools in Chester and Steeleville school districts.

On March 22, Memorial hosted their 3rd Annual Community Fun Run/Walk at the Cohen Complex. 115 walkers and 6 businesses participated.

It's Heart Health Month, and each year Memorial hosts a Go Red for Women Event. This year’s event was "Take Charge of Your Heart Health."

Funds collected during this year's Tree of Remembrance were used to purchase an Eyecon Automatic Pill Counter for the hospital Pharmacy.

Memorial Hospital welcomes 42 students into this year’s Medical Explorers program for 2023-2024.

Make a donation to the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's Tree of Remembrance This year's contributions will help purchase an Eyecon Pill Counter

Memorial Community Pharmacy held a Drug Take Back Day event on October 28, collecting a full box of medications for safe disposal.