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Memorial Hospital’s full service laboratory is CAP Accredited, CLIA Certified and staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CAP Accreditation and CLIA Certifications means that Memorial's Lab meets required standards from CLIA, FDA and OSHA which indicates that we exceed the standards, and provide exceptional patient care and safety. The lab offers chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, serology and coagulation processing. The lab also does drug screens and breath alcohol testing. The lab is open for patient services: Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:00pm Saturday-Sunday 6:00am-2:00pm Memorial Hospital's Rural Health Clinics in Chester and Steeleville, also offer lab services during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Memorial has an on-call, on-staff, licensed social worker with ComWell, who assists with some support groups and is available to patients when needed. Memorial's social worker is there to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of our patients and their families. Our social worker acts as advocate to help patients and their families, gain access to resources while confronting their personal issues, such as mental illness, addiction, abuse, etc.

“Excision” means the doctor uses a scalpel to remove something from the skin. Excisions are recommended for problem growths such as small cancers, atypical moles, and enlarging cysts. First, the growth is numbed with injectable anesthesia. The doctor then excises the growth and a narrow rim of normal-appearing tissue. The excised tissue is sent to a dermatopathology lab for final diagnosis which may take 1-2 weeks. Talk to your physician about it. To schedule an evaluation with a Memorial Hospital Provider contact one of our Rural Health Clinic Locations.

For high school and college students who are insterested in Healthcare Careers. Whether you already know what occupation you would like to pursue or you have not decided on a specific career field yet, through Medical Explorers you will have opportunities to learn about many careers hands-on. Registration for the 2025-2026 Program is now open Informational Booklet 1st Year Registration Registration Renewal Questions, contact Mariah Bargman at mbargman@mhchester.com or 618-826-4581 ext 1373 Memorial Hospital Medical Explorers Program About Memorial's Medical Exploring Program The Memorial Hospital Organization, MH, is a registered Medical Explorers Post 8618. The program is for high school and college students who are interested in Healthcare Careers. Whether you already know what occupation you would like to pursue or you have not decided on a specific career field yet, through Medical Explorers you will have opportunities to learn about many careers, participate in hands-on activities and meet healthcare professionals. The MH Medical Explorers program is offered as a free, 9-month program, with one group meeting/event held the third Thursday of each month, September through April and the first Thursday of the month in May. All meetings are held in the Conference Room of Memorial Hospital unless otherwise indicated. Student Participation There will be a limited number of students accepted. Applicants will be notified of acceptance the first week of September. Attendance: Students are asked to attend 75% of the Post meetings/events. Meetings are typically held on the Third Thursday of the month, September through April and the first Thursday of May. Volunteer Time: Students are asked to complete 4 hours of volunteer time during the program duration. These hours can be at Memorial Hospital or in the community. More details will be provided at the first meeting. Hospital Events: Students are encouraged to participate in Memorial Hospital community events including: Health Events, Information Events, Youth Education Events, and Parades. (Read more in the booklet found at the link above on page 10.) Medical Explorers Program Outline The presentations and programs for each year are adjusted to provide a variety of educational experiences from the departments and organizations listed below. Students that participate in the program more than one year, will continually learn new things and hear from new professionals in healthcare. Presentations & Hands-On Demonstrations: Pharmacy Nursing Operating Room Nursing & CRNA Laboratory Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Imaging Specialty Providers Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Language Pathology Family Healthcare Providers Ambulance and First Responders Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Dentistry Chiropractics AND Other Healthcare Organizations Hospital Support Staff Activities may include: Vital Sign Assessment Mock-Patient Scenarios Department Tours Suturing & IVs Ultrasounds & X-Rays Equipment Demos Q & A’s and More Qualifications Must be 14-20 Years of Age GPA at least 3.0 Completed Registration Forms for Current Program Year (Click on link above to apply.) Contact Information Program email address: mbargman@mhchester.com Program phone: 618-826-4581 ext 1373 Post Advisor: Brett Bollmann, 618-826-4581 Committee Chairperson: Mariah Bargman, 618-826-4581 ext. 1373 Executive Officer: Susan Diddlebock, 618-826-4581 Committee Member: Apryl Bradshaw 618-826-4581 ext. 1299 Memorial Hospital Medical Explorers Program 2024 Medical Explorers Nov 12, 2024 249 Exploring Healthcare Careers at Junior Explorers Camp Hospital News Jun 26, 2024 76 Memorial’s 2023-24 Medical Explorers Hospital News Dec 4, 2023 235 Memorial Hospital is Recognized by ISHMPR at the Pinnacle Awards Hospital News Nov 1, 2023 150 Memorial Hospital Hosts Junior Explorers Camp Hospital News Jun 22, 2023 152 Long Receives Memorial Hospital Explorer Scholarship Hospital News May 24, 2023 307

Memorial Hospital Chester is committed to professional excellence in providing safe, high quality health care, compassion and service to patients, the community and to each other. LOCATIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS PATIENT PORTAL CAREERS ONLINE BILL PAY IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION Learn More Welcome to Memorial Hospital As Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Hospital, I personally welcome you to explore Memorial Hospital and our community. When you visit our facility, you will find a team of health care professionals who embrace our mission – a commitment to professional excellence in providing safe, high quality health care, compassion and service to patients, the community and to each other. The Memorial Hospital team has achieved award winning accomplishments, growth and outcomes putting us at the top of the health care class in our region. Our dedicated staff are invested in the community and appreciate life within a region filled with a rich history of progress, opportunity, and core values that provides a culture of excellence for the very best patient experience. Thank you for exploring the Memorial Hospital website and we hope you will visit often to learn more about Memorial Hospital and the services we provide. Brett Bollmann, CEO OUR CLINICS, LOCATIONS, AND PHARMACY Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinics 618-826-4581 ext. 1366 Fax: 618-826-5152 1900 State Street Chester, IL 62233 Providers Chester Clinic 618-826-2388 Fax: 618-826-5139 Medical Office Building 1900 State Street Chester, IL 62233 Clinic Info Steeleville Family Practice 618-965-3382 Fax: 618-965-2062 602 W. Shawneetown Trail Steeleville, IL 62288 Clinic Info Therapy & Sports Rehab Center 618-826-4588 833 Lehmen Drive Chester, IL 62233 Rehab Center Info Memorial Community Pharmacy 618-826-6134 1900 State Street Chester, IL 62233 Pharmacy Info Locations Lung Screening Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center Women's Healthy Physical Therapy Chemotherapy & Infusion Center OUR SERVICES From inpatient to outpatient care, specialty services to diagnostic imaging, emergency care and community services, Memorial Hospital provides high quality healthcare to our community. View All What our patients are saying "I have been a patient at the Clinic for 50 years! All the employees are friendly nice and helpful! Wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!" UPCOMING EVENTS Memorial Hospital offers a variety of classes, programs, and events for the community. Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 17 Child and Babysitting Safety Course / RSVP Jun 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Hospital - Conference Room, 1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233, USA For Ages 11-14 years $25 Per Student +15 more Wed, Jun 25 Junior Explorers Camp / RSVP Jun 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jun 27, 2025, 3:00 PM Memorial Hospital - Conference Room, 1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233, USA For Kids Entering 6th-8th Grade $35 Per Child +7 more Multiple Dates Wed, Jul 16 Mental Health First Aid Training / RSVP Jul 16, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM CDT Memorial Hospital, 1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233, USA Sometimes, first aid isn't a bandage, or CPR, or calling 911. Sometimes, first aid is YOU. Mental Health First Aid Training is a 8-hour course funded by a Randolph County 708 Board Grant that is open to the public. It gives people the tools to identify when someone may be struggling and how to help Sat, Jul 19 FREE Sports Physicals - Chester / RSVP Jul 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chester Clinic - Medical Office Building, 1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233, USA July 19, the Chester Clinic will offer FREE Sports Physicals for ALL Chester School District Students in elementary school and high school participating in 2025-2026 school sports. Sat, Jul 26 FREE Sports Physicals - Steeleville / RSVP Jul 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Steeleville Family Practice, 602 W Shawneetown Trail, Steeleville, IL 62288, USA July 26, the Steeleville Family Practice will offer FREE Sports Physicals for ALL Steeleville, St. Marks & Trico Students in elementary school and high school participating in 2025-2026 school sports. Multiple Dates Tue, Jul 29 Child and Babysitting Safety Course / RSVP Jul 29, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Hospital - Conference Room, 1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233, USA For Ages 11-14 years $25 Per Student +4 more Sat, Aug 23 Prenatal Class (FREE) In-Person - AUGUST / RSVP Aug 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Memorial Hospital - Conference Room, 1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233, USA For most pregnant women the labor and birth process can be both overwhelming and joyful. Many women choose to attend childbirth classes to gather information and lessen their anxiety. Sat, Nov 01 Prenatal Class (FREE) In-Person - NOVEMBER / RSVP Nov 01, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Memorial Hospital - Conference Room, 1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233, USA For most pregnant women the labor and birth process can be both overwhelming and joyful. Many women choose to attend childbirth classes to gather information and lessen their anxiety. View All Events Recent News Check out our 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 Quarterly Newsletter The Lamp, is a quarterly newsletter that is sent digitally to our subscribers, patients, and their families. These newsletters provide valuable information on our skilled physicians, variety of programs we offer, and our exceptional care services. Stay informed on how Memorial Hospital is growing to meet your needs, by subscribing to our newsletter below. 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. Hospital News 5 days ago 1 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. Hospital News May 13 5 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. Employees of the Quarter Apr 17 2 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. Hospital News Apr 8 2 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. Awards Mar 27 3 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 Hospital News Mar 26 1 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. Health Information Mar 19 3 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. Hospital News Mar 6 1 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. Hospital News Mar 4 2 min read Your Brain Health is a No Brainer! This winter, Memorial Hospital in Chester is thrilled to offer a three-part series dedicated to enhancing your brain health. Our Community Feb 3 2 min read Newslette Sign up for our newsletter View This Quarter's Newsletter Name Email I agree to receive quarterly newsletters to the email provided. I understand I can unsbuscribe at anytime.. Submit When subscribing to our newsletter, you give Memorial Hospital permission to email you information about events, services, and providers. You can opt out of these emails at anytime. January 2021 April 2021 July 2021 October 2021 January 2020 April 2020 July 2020 October 2020 January 2022 April 2022 July 2022 October 2022 Archived Newsletters: January 2023 April 2023 July 2023 October 2023 January 2024 April 2024 July 2024 October 2024 January 2025 > Memorial Hospital Hours of Operation HOSPITAL HOURS Main Entrance: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm (On weekends and after hours please use the ER entrance and registration desk.) Emergency Room : 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Convenient Care : Sunday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm (Including Holidays) Memorial Community Pharmacy : Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Counter & Curbside Pick-Up 24 Hour Pick-Up Locker Located in ER Lobby Laboratory Patient Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:00pm Saturday-Sunday 6:00am-2:00pm Visiting Hours : Sunday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm (Visitor Pass Required After Hours) Specialty Clinics : Monday-Friday Gift Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm Cafeteria Hours: Breakfast - 7:30am-9:30am Lunch - 11:15am-1:00pm OTHER LOCATION HOURS Therapy & Sports Rehab Center : Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm AfterCare Hours Monday-Fri day 8:00am-3:00pm Chester Clinic & Steeleville Family Practice 8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm Closed on Holidays Early Hours at the Chester Clinic ONLY Tuesdays & Thursdays Starting at 7:00am With a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Thank you for choosing Memorial Hospital. We are here to provide you with current, up-to-date, birthing resources, that are added support from your Birthing Hospital and Provider. We offer in-person classes, online classes, and a mixture of in-person and online classes. PRENATAL CLASSES Class Options All of our Prenatal Classes are FREE! Available for residents in the following counties: Illinois - Randolph, Monroe, Washington, Perry, & Jackson Missouri - Perry & Ste. Genevieve 1 In-Person Class (4 Hour Class) Find Upcoming Class Location: Memorial Hospital Conference Room 1900 State Street Chester, IL 62233 Taught by Jill Arbieter, RN with over 43 years of experience. Get answers to all of your prenatal, delivery, and raising baby questions: Maternal Nutrition Pregnancy Complications Infant Feeding Child Safety Growth & Development Discipline & Bringing Up Baby Cesarean Sections & Epidural Information Lamaze Breathing & Relaxation Techniques 2 Online Class ONLY (6-8 Hrs. at Own Pace) Registration Form Course Details: Family access for 9 months Complete at your convenience Receive Certificate upon completion. Take a class at your own time and pace! This interactive online course covers essential information on labor and more and highlights ways partners can help. You’ll also get a sense of what labor is really like as you watch several birth stories. You’ll even have an opportunity to create your own birth plan! Includes access in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, and Japanese. 3 Online & In-Person Class (2 Hour In-Person Class) Registration Form With this class option you get access to the Online Class materials and have the opportunity to learn 1:1 from our skilled prenatal educator during the in-person class. These in-person classes are scheduled as needed, so please complete the form at the link below to register and schedule your in-person class. Childbirth Online Class Allow 6-8 hours to complete. Can’t fit a childbirth class into your busy schedule or prefer to learn online at your own pace? We’ll bring the class to you! Consider the Understanding Birth eClass your go-to guide for answers you can trust on childbirth. This interactive online course covers essential information on labor and more and highlights ways partners can help. You’ll also get a sense of what labor is really like as you watch several birth stories. You’ll even have an opportunity to create your own birth plan! You can access the eClass from any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection. Allow 6-8 hours to complete. eClass chapters: Pregnancy Labor Birth Stories Comfort Techniques Medical Procedures Cesarean Birth Newborns Postpartum What’s included? Videos, animations, and optional read-along audio Quizzes, interactive exercises, notes pages, and extended activities Essential tools, including a birth plan checklist and contraction timer Audio library with soothing sounds, lullabies, and relaxation exercises PDF library, glossary, and web links Access in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, and Japanese) with accessibility features Class completion certificate Memorial Hospital is NOT a Birthing Center As a community service, Memorial Hospital provides birthing classes in-person and online free to community members in Randolph County, Illinois and the surrounding counties (Monroe, Washington, Perry, Jackson, IL as well as Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties in MO.) This service is provided as a supplement to the services that you receive with your chosen Birthing Provider and Center.

Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department Staff (L-R) Cambrea Doeding, Gretchen Kocian, Amelia Shemonic, Michael Whitt, Director, Uma Charles, Chris Yankey, Sherry Wilson, Brandon Misselhorn,  Dianna Menner, Abigail White, and Nichole Clifton. 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. Following a rigorous on-site inspection, the laboratory was recognized for its dedication to quality, precision, and patient-focused care. CAP accreditation sets Memorial Hospital Laboratory apart, ensuring its testing processes, staff qualifications, and safety protocols meet or exceed industry benchmarks. This recognition reinforces the lab’s role as a trusted provider of accurate diagnostics, supporting healthcare professionals in delivering timely, informed treatment decisions that improve patient outcomes. The laboratory director, Dr. Michael J. Van Vrancken, and his team were commended for their outstanding work in maintaining best practices and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Memorial Hospital Laboratory joins an elite group of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited laboratories worldwide. As part of the stringent CAP accreditation process, inspectors thoroughly review laboratory records, equipment functionality, facility operations, and overall management to verify compliance with the latest standards. Memorial Hospital Laboratory’s successful evaluation reflects its ongoing commitment to operational excellence and cutting-edge diagnostic capabilities. Beyond accreditation, the laboratory continues to invest in technology, including enhanced testing modules that expand capabilities for COVID, Flu, RSV, and Strep diagnostics. These improvements, alongside a newly renovated space, further optimize efficiency and support the lab team’s mission to provide precise, reliable results that empower patient care.

On May 8, 2025, Memorial Hospital of Chester held a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recognition ceremony. The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family of Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at 33 from complications of the autoimmune disease ITP. During his hospitalization, the family was very impressed by the clinical care of the nurses who care for Pat. So much so that they created a foundation to thank nurses that have grown to be international. This is their way of saying thank you to nurses for the extraordinary care they provide patients and families every day. DAISY is an acronym standing for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. Brett Bollmann, CEO, John Havel, Leah Freytag, Tisha Coffey, Grace Knop, and Susan Diddlebock, CNO. Nominees, for the first half of 2025, were presented with a pin and certificate. The nominees were: Tamara Despain, Medical Surgical Unit RN; Grace Knop, Medical Surgical Unit RN; Leah Freytag, Rural Health Clinics LPN; Tisha Coffey, Rural Health Clinics LPN; Kim Fedderke, Medical Surgical Unit RN; and John Havel, Medical Surgical Unit RN. Memorial Hospital’s DAISY Award Honoree for the first half of 2025 is John Havel. John received a nomination from a patient’s family for providing compassionate and unwavering care to their loved one who was in critical distress, guiding them through pain management techniques and offering emotional support. Despite the severity of the patient’s condition, John remained dedicated, ensuring comfort and dignity in their final hours. His kindness and professionalism made a profound impact during an incredibly difficult time.   During the ceremony, Susan Diddlebock, Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial, expressed her gratitude to staff following the reading of nominations. “Thank you to our nurses and staff for your commitment to healing here at Memorial Hospital. We hope that you will wear your DAISY pins proudly.”   Anyone can nominate a nurse for a DAISY Award. Nominations can be done at any time by paper or electronically at www.mhchester.com/DAISY-nominations . Nominations: John Havel, RN "I brought my husband to the ER. For the past year he had been battling cancer and both lungs were severely damaged. He was in severe pain and was unable to quiet his painful noises. Nurse John came on duty immediately and started working with him, trying to help him through his pain. Nurse John told him that his anxiety and pain could be controlled if he would try to control his breathing, in through your nose, out through your mouth. It helped him to concentrate on his breathing. After he was evaluated, we were told that his right lung had collapsed. Nurse John never stopped working with him. Staff decided to try a procedure to re-inflate the lung. Family was sent to the chapel to pray and wait. The wait in the chapel seemed to go on forever. Nurse John had prayed with my husband and myself before the procedure and explained to us as much as he could. We discussed my husband having a DNR on file and John and the doctor talked to me and family about the seriousness of his condition. After waiting in the chapel, Nurse John came to the chapel and updated us. The procedure was done but he pulled the chest tube out. He was reevaluated and a second procedure was thought to be of no use. Nurse John did everything he could to help my husband through this horrible pain. Thank you Nurse John, you were GREAT!" Tisha Coffey, LPN "Tisha was extremely understanding and went above and beyond to help the patient find the help they needed, and get an appointment even on a busy day. She was understanding of how equally important mental and physical health are." "During my husband’s appointment, I noticed a brochure to 'Thank a nurse' I am jumping on the bandwagon to express praise to one of the nurses, Tish Coffey. Mrs. Coffey went beyond professionalism to help me care for my husband. He had surgery in Paducah, KY, and after going back a week later to remove a catheter, he became very ill; even fainting. Baptist Hospital advised to get a hold of his primary, Dr. Kirkpatrick. I called the doctor’s office at closing time and left a message, knowing I would hear back the next day. However, Mrs. Coffey called back that day. She made recommendations that I let my husband talk me out of. I called the next day and she called back again, and remembered our previous conversation and was so kind and patient with me. This time, I followed her advice and went to the ER, where we received excellent care. I was able to meet her at my husband’s follow up and she was as kind and helpful as she was on the phone. I was glad I was able to meet her and thank her in person. In my opinion, Mrs. Coffey is the reason the DAISY award exists. I highly recommend her for this!" Grace Knop, RN "When arriving to Convenient Care, it is very stressful as our child does not do well with doctors visits. We informed Grace that our child is minimally verbal. She did an amazing job handling our child. It was such a relief to have someone with the extra patience that child needs. He handled triage way better than any other times going." Leah Freytag, LPN "I have scoliosis and lower back pain to a severe degree. Ice works best for me. I visited Leah and Dr. Lowry to see if my insurance would cover an ice streaming machine with attachment for my back. Leah studied and tried her best to get one covered but it was no use. A week or so after, I got a text from Leah stating that she had left something for me on my front porch. It was an ice streaming machine with attachments. It was a gift that I have used every day and it helps me so much. I can’t describe how wonderful a present it was. Leah went above and beyond by her compassion and a special gift. She is a wonderful nurse and I feel that she deserves to be recommended for the DAISY Award." Kim Fedderke, RN "My husband was admitted due to a work accident. While being here, two and a half hours from home with nothing but the clothes on our backs, Kim went above and beyond to care for him and I both. She was very good about getting every test ran we wanted, getting all of our questions answered, and making sure we had food, drinks, phone chargers, and so on. She was very respectful and treated us like her own family. A great nurse all around." Tamara Despain, RN "The nurses are very nice here. They are very kind and concerned about my stay here. To think that Tamara and her sister went to school many years ago and now she works here at this hospital. We grew up together 58 years ago and have known each other for all those years."

Kathy Winkler, Retired Director of Pharmacy 2025 Memorial Hospital announces the retirement of Kathy Winkler, Director of Pharmacy, who has been a part of their team since October 1989. After over 35 years of dedicated service, Kathy retired on March 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of care, innovation, and collaboration.   Reflecting on her time at Memorial, Kathy shared, “Memorial has been like family to me. I have spent more than half of my life at the hospital. When you work at Memorial, it is more than a job—it is family. The team atmosphere here is second to none, and I have been blessed with wonderful coworkers not only within the pharmacy department but beyond. Every department works as a team, and we know we are all working toward the same goal: fulfilling Memorial's mission to take care of the patients and each other."   Beyond her role in the pharmacy, Kathy also helped organize the Memorial Hospital “Popeye Pedlars,” who joined St. Louis's Pedal the Cause event from 2018 to 2022, raising funds for cancer research at the Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman for Kids at Children’s Hospital.   “Kathy’s Leadership and collaboration have shaped the success of the Hospital and Retail pharmacy services. She was instrumental in many Memorial Hospital medication safety and giveback programs that have greatly benefited our community” said Brett Bollmann, CEO.   While her many professional achievements are noteworthy, Kathy’s fondest memories center on her colleagues and patients. From navigating the challenges of the 1993 flood, by commuting to work by boat, to fostering lifelong friendships. Kathy’s journey at Memorial exemplifies a life dedicated to service. She now looks forward to relaxing at the lake, crafting, reading, and spending more time with family and friends.   Amy Kloos, Director of Pharmacy As Memorial celebrates Kathy’s remarkable career, they are excited to welcome Amy Kloos, PharmD as their new Director of Pharmacy. Amy has been a dedicated pharmacist at Memorial since 2003 and brings with her a wealth of experience and a passion for patient care.