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The Tree of Remembrance is a longstanding holiday tradition that provides an opportunity to make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one while supporting important healthcare needs at Memorial Hospital. Funds raised through the 2026 campaign will be used to purchase additional STAXI wheelchairs, helping patients safely and efficiently navigate the hospital campus.

Memorial Hospital Outpatient Laboratory personnel anticipate that the AccuVein Vein Finder will improve efficiency, increase patient satisfaction, and assist staff in obtaining blood specimens more quickly and comfortably.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their continued commitment to advancing patient care,” said Sara Harris, RN, CPRC Nurse Manager. “This donation gives our team advanced tools to deliver safer, more effective rehabilitation.”

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

Funds collected this year will be used to purchase a SciFit Pro2 Total Body Exerciser for the Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center and patient wheel chairs for Memorial's facilities. Donations are being accepted until the end of January 2026.

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

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.

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop in Chester is pleased to announce that after nine months of construction, we are open again!

Memorial Hospital is proud to announce Mabry Wingerter at this year's recipient of the Medical Explorers Scholarship from the Auxiliary.

The Pharmacy Dept. was this year’s recipient of the Auxiliary’s Tree of Remembrance Campaign donation, with an Eyecon Automatic Pill Counter

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

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

Mardell Granger, Auxiliary President, was present at the February Board meeting to present a check for the purchase of a new Smart+ Bed.

2021 Tree of Remembrance: Funds collected this year will be used to purchase two Barrier-Free® Examination Tables for the Specialty Clinic.

Mardell Granger, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary President is seen handing a check for a total of $9,000 to Tom Search, Hospital Board Chairman.

An article from the Chester Herald Tribune dated, July 15, 1976 shares the important role the MH Auxiliary had in founding Memorial Hospital

The Chester Senior Center hosted the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Annual Christmas Meeting on Friday, December 6, 2019.

Through generous donations and memorials, the Auxiliary is able to assist the hospital in purchasing needed equipment for various depts.

Our hospital volunteers staff the information desk in the admitting areas and also assist patients and visitors to and from the hospital...