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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 Honors Adrienne Caby, RN, BSN, for Excellence in Professional Development
Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Adrienne Caby, RN, BSN, Vascular Access RN, for earning the Nurse Lead III (Expert) designation through the hospital’s Professional Practice Development Program. This honor marks a high level of professional growth and leadership in patient care.
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Mar 262 min read
Memorial Hospital Celebrates Patient Safety Week by Honoring Peer Nominated Patient Safety Advocates
In celebration of Patient Safety Week, Memorial Hospital employees were invited to nominate peers who exemplify extraordinary dedication to safety. Fourteen employees across the health system were recognized as Patient Safety Advocates, reflecting the diverse roles and teamwork required to protect patients every day.
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Mar 244 min read
Hall Achieves CT Certification at Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth Hall, Radiologic Technologist at Memorial Hospital, has officially earned her CT (Computed Tomography) certification. This accomplishment highlights her dedication to advancing her skills and providing high‑quality diagnostic imaging care to patients.
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Feb 171 min read
Rebecca Hahn Named Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Rebecca Hahn Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter 2025 on January 29, 2026.
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Jan 292 min read
DAISY Awards Presented at Memorial Hospital
On December 22, 2025, Memorial Hospital of Chester held its DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recognition ceremony. Memorial Hospital’s DAISY Award Honoree for the second half of 2025 is Michelle Tripp.
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Dec 23, 20253 min read
Torrie Davitz Earns CRHCP Credential
Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that Torrie Davitz, Rural Health Clinic Director, has earned the Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP) credential after completing the National Association for Rural Health Clinic Professional (NARHC) Academy course and testing on October 29, 2025.
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Nov 6, 20251 min read
Westmoreland Receives Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Ashley Westmoreland Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2025 on November 5, 2025.
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Nov 5, 20252 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 23, 20252 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 13, 20255 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 17, 20252 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 27, 20253 min read
Bargman Receives Employee of the Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2024
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Charles Bargman II Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2024 on October 9, 2024.
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Oct 9, 20241 min read
Memorial Hospital’s Patient Safety Initiative
Our priority is our patients and our mission is their safety. Safety practices and improvements support this and we recognize our advocates.
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Apr 1, 20245 min read
Wallace Receives Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Madison Wallace Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2023 on November 9, 2023.
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Nov 13, 20231 min read
Kaylie Klausing Receives Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Kaylie Klausing Employee of the Quarter for the Second Quarter 2023 on July 26, 2023.
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Jul 27, 20232 min read
Dummi Honored as ICAHN Rural Health Fellow Graduate
Deepa Dummi, Director of HIM at Memorial Hospital graduates from ICAHN's inaugural Fellowship class.
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May 10, 20212 min read
Rhonda Mott Receives Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Rhonda Mott Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2021 on April 14.
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Apr 19, 20212 min read
Tammy Light Receives Employee of the Quarter
On February 4, 2021 Memorial Hospital CEO, Brett Bollmann named Tammy Light Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter 2020.
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Feb 8, 20212 min read
Zweigart Graduates with Master of Business Administration
Andria Zweigart, Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Memorial Hospital, participated in a virtual commencement ceremony for Webster University
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May 19, 20202 min read
Employee Service Awards & Israel D. Newmark Memorial Winner 2019
Memorial Hospital hosted their Fall Party at the VFW in Chester on Friday, November 8th 2019.
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Nov 14, 20192 min read
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