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The Memorial Hospital photo contest committee narrowed 250+ contest entries down to 32 finalists. The hospital then let the community help make the final decision via a Facebook vote. CONGRATULATIONS, to our Photo Contest Winners: 1st Place: Chester Bridge by Ann Stork Petrowske 2nd Place: Covered Bridge by Dee Eggemeyer (D'Ann Tipton) 3rd Place: People on the Bridge by Elijah Ledbetter Thank you to everyone who participated in our photography contest!! We can't wait to decorate our walls with so many of the wonderful entries. Our winners will receive special recognition once their photos are on display.

Memorial Hospital of Chester has a newly remodeled patient registration area at their main entrance. This new area provides the perfect space for local artists to show off their talents. Memorial is working with members of the Mississippi Valley Art Guild to assist in decorating the space in the waiting area. Currently on display is artwork from Guild members: Melanie Barker, Frankie Eggemeyer Veath, Bitzie Rachell Link, Barbara McCormick, and Jeanne Phillips. The colorful collection ranges from abstract pour paintings to historical renderings and every few months the artworks will be switched out with other pieces from the artists of the Guild. The Guild participates in several art shows throughout the year and has relationships with other guilds in Southern Illinois. Classes are offered by the Guild, along with, support, advice, training and fellowship for artists of all ages, abilities, and mediums. “Memorial is honored to work with such talented artists to help decorate our walls,” stated Mariah Bargman, Community Relations Coordinator. The collaboration provides the perfect opportunity for community members to be recognized for their abilities and the hospital is happy to have a blank canvas for their artwork to be on display for all to see.

Memorial Hospital hosted their Fall Party on Friday, November 9th. Many employees were celebrated for their years of service. Brett Bollmann, CEO, presented the following employees with their Service Awards: ****5 Years**** Michelle Davis Susan Diddlebock Heather Fraembs Amy Kirkland Andria Zweigart ****10 Years***** Aaron Athmer Adrienne Caby Lacey Hartman Sherry Moore Tia Reid ****15 Years**** Stephanie Biermann Amy Kloos Donna Martin Sarah Schenk Sharon Simpson Jason Springs ****20 Years**** Tina Lovel Martha Roth Brenda Ruroede Elizabeth Shemonic ****25 Years**** Jill Arbeiter Pamela Hill Brenda Hopfer Robin McMurtry Sandra Schleifer Debra Thurm ****30 Years**** Rhonda Mott. ****35 Years**** Randy Dudenbostel ****40 Years**** Janet Bargman ****45 Years**** Marilyn Duensing. Following the Service Awards, the 2018 retirees were recognized for their years of services as well. Those honored, included: Norma Schneider - 12 years Linda Baughman - 15 years Judith Guebert – 15 years Janice Korando - 17 years Patricia Buehler - 19 years Catherine Shemonic - 19 years Sharon Lambert - 20 years David Morris - 23 years Mary Mitchell - 30 years Joyce Rubach - 39 years Barbe Lenhard - 43 years Brenda Werle - 44 years Sandra Otten - 46 years

The 2018 Israel D. Newmark Memorial Award winner was announced Friday, November 9th at Memorial Hospital's fall party. This year’s winner, Kim Ruebke, was presented with a plaque by Chief of Staff, Dr. Joseph Molnar who spoke these words about her during the presentation, “This employee works very hard to keep the department running, with most of the work being behind the scenes but is always willing to jump right in when another employee is needed to take care of a busy department. Someone who has put so much of herself into her position should be acknowledged for this. She wears two hats: a caring compassionate nurse and a level headed leader.” Ruebke, had these words to say in response, “I feel honored and privileged for receiving this award. I'm thankful for being able to work at Memorial Hospital and to have great co-workers and friends to work with. Memorial Hospital has the reputation of excellent care and caring staff. I'm truly honored and proud to be a part of this organization. ” (Kim Ruebke is pictured with Susan Diddlebock, Director of Nursing)

Our hospital volunteers staff the information desk in the admitting areas and also assist patients and visitors to and from the hospital departments and procedures. When necessary, they deliver floral tributes and mail to the patient rooms. For more information on how to become a part of our volunteer program, call Apryl Bradshaw @ 618-826-4581, Ext. 1299. Know someone who would make a great volunteer? Share our informational brochure with them. Download brochure. Learn more about our volunteers and available volunteer opportunities please visit our Memorial Hospital Facebook Group

HealthLife App Download the HealthLife mobile app to access your records on the go. All in-patients at Memorial Hospital in Chester are now being instructed in this patient portal process, if they wish to be so advised and registered with the system. We hope this new tool will help you take an active role in your healthcare. You can learn more about the Patient Portal, Online Bill Pay, and download the HealthLife app here.

Local businesses are working with the Southern Illinois Substance Abuse Alliance, community anti-drug coalition (SISAA), to bring the “In Plain Sight” display to the Chester Grade School on October 25th from 3:30 to 6:30 during parent teacher conferences. This display has become a popular resource for parents of teenage children in many communities. Michelle Bertinetti, of the Gateway Foundation, sets up a mock, teenage room and shows parents where their child could be hiding drugs in plain sight. The “Hidden in Plain Sight” room provides parents with clues from a teen’s bedroom to help them determine whether their child might be experimenting with or using drugs or alcohol. Room décor, hidden compartments and items to conceal use are located throughout the room. Add power to your parenting by being informed and then intervening if you think your child might be using drugs or alcohol. Addressing problem behavior early is important to preventing negative consequences of use including unsafe decision-making, car crashes and dependence. This educational tool is a great resource for our community to help prevent substance misuse and increase awareness among parents. It is also part of the comprehensive prevention strategies being implemented by SISAA. The coalition is working with Randolph County Schools to deliver prevention lessons and conducting a parent communications campaign. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend the “Hidden in Plain Sight” event. Local businesses sponsoring this event include: • Memorial Hospital Chester • Buena Vista National Bank • Colvis Investment Services

Job shadowing program for high school seniors. The Memorial Hospital is offering a job shadowing program for high school seniors from Chester High School, Steeleville High School, Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School in Evansville, and TRICO Community High School. The program is offered to qualifying senior students once per year. There will be a limited number of students accepted. The Healthcare Pathfinders Program is designed to give students a wide variety of options, when looking into their career path options. MH has designed a program for students who would like to sample the medical or business side of healthcare, better preparing them for career and college avenues to pursue. Students will meet Physicians, Medical Technologists, Department Managers and Administrative Personnel each of whom have completed a higher level of education and acquired specific certifications within their field. Upon completing the observation time and reflection paper, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will award a scholarship to a Pathfinder for future college use. You can learn more about the program here. Or download an application for a student by clicking the button below.

In a special reception on Thursday, October 4, 2018 Memorial Hospital CEO, Brett Bollmann named Ryan M. Petrowske Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2018. Petrowske has worked at Memorial Hospital for 2 years as Project Foreman in the Plant Operations Department. When asked what he likes most about working at Memorial Hospital, Petrowske replied, “The people I work with on a daily basis. There are many extremely intelligent, hardworking, friendly, and caring people that work here.”  His co-workers write, “He is always friendly, going above and beyond while performing any task. He is truly an asset to the Memorial team coordinating projects with others to insure minimal disruption and project efficiency. He takes a lot of pride in his work and maintains a safe work environment.” Petrowske resides in Chester with his wife Joby and their daughters, Jaelee, Shea, & Ryn. When he isn’t working he spends time with his family and coaching youth sports. He finds coaching very rewarding and is currently involved with coaching girls’ softball. Petrowske received a personal plaque, cash prize and parking spot of his choice for the next three months.

We Need Your Help - Providing feedback in a constructive way. - Providing ideas for improvement and potential activities. Who We are Looking For - People of all ages. - Someone who has had self or family experience with healthcare. - Someone willing to communicate with a group. It is our mission to improve  outcomes, by engaging the patient and family in the plan of care, which creates a patient-centered platform and improves safety. Volunteer your time to help us better serve our patients and families please contact Amy at 618-826-4581 ext. 1141 or Susan at 618-826-4581 ext. 1700.

Memorial Hospital’s Popeye Pedalers team participated in a PEDAL the Cause event in St. Louis on September 30th. PEDAL the Cause uses 100% of public donations to fund cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. All funds raised from the event stay local to our area to help fund research projects with a goal of finding a cure for cancer. ​​The inspiration for Memorial’s Popeye Pedalers team comes from the employees, patients, and families who have, and continue to battle this terrible disease.  The key to curing cancer will be research. The Popeye Pedalers completed a 20-mile ride during the event and with donations, bake sales proceeds, and other fundraising events, they were able to raise $10,637 for PEDAL the Cause. A generous donation from the Chester High School Volleyball team’s Pink Out event in October helped the Pedalers exceeded their goal of $10,000. The Volleyball team raised almost $1,300 through their own bake sale, t-shirt sales, and silent auction. CHS athletes presented their donation to the Pedalers team last week. ​For every $1 PEDAL the Cause raises an estimated $7 is obtained in federal funding meaning, in all, Memorial’s team raised over $80,000 for Cancer Research. There are already plans for Memorial to have a larger team and bigger goal for next year.

Memorial Hospital's PEDAL the Cause team participated in the PEDAL the Cause event on September 29th. So far they have raised $9,100. Donations will be accepted until October 31st. They would love to reach $10,000. For every $1 Pedal the Cause raises, they receive approximately $7 in federal funds. So if they reach their goal, the team will have potentially raised $80,000 for research! Learn more about the team here: http://www.mhchester.com/popeye-pedalers