Decatur Memorial Hospital

05/13/2026

385 miles in one month — all because of a T-shirt! When radiation therapist Tina Landin joined the Macon on the Move "217 Challenge" at the last minute, she had no idea she'd end up walking nearly 400 miles in October! Read Tina's story & find out how YOU can join the Mindful Miles Walking Challenge this May!

No one was more surprised than Tina Landin that she walked 385 miles in the “217 Challenge,” a Macon on the Move walking program that ran through...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Memorial Health! Join us as we celebrate the people who show up with a mother’s love: moms, stepmoms, foster moms, adoptive moms, bonus moms, surrogate moms and those who fill a mothering role in someone’s life.

We also hold space for those who may find this day difficult, including those grieving the loss of a child, missing their mom or carrying the pain of miscarriage or infertility. However this day feels for you, we hope you feel seen, supported and cared for.

05/08/2026

We raised the Gift of Hope flag this April in honor of National Donate Life Month. Every donor saves lives.

05/08/2026

Millikin University’s “Healthcare Days” event was a wonderful opportunity for our team to share their real-life experiences, passion for helping others and encouragement with 150 Decatur Public School students exploring healthcare careers. Truly a great day!

05/06/2026

Skill. Compassion. Heart. That’s what our nursing teams bring every day for our patients. Thank you for the difference you make for those you care for with dedication and expertise.

05/05/2026

Congrats to Elyssian “El” Rawdin, lab services technician & our April Colleague of the Month. El has quickly become a familiar and trusted face in the lab, first on nights and now on days, where they help keep specimens moving and results flowing for patients across the hospital. http://mh.social/wusy50YSPK3

05/04/2026

When Sharon Powel began yearly lung cancer screenings at DMH, she had no symptoms. Five years later, one of those screenings helped detect lung cancer at an early stage. Read Sharon’s story and learn why annual lung cancer screening can make a lifesaving difference:

When Sharon Powel’s doctor told her she would benefit from yearly lung cancer screenings, she didn’t hesitate. “I’ve always been honest about my...

05/03/2026

Bernard Lim, MD, with Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology, and Kelly Hill, RN, and senior director of hospital operations recently joined Byers & Co., to discuss heart health & local specialty care. Their conversation highlights how our teams are expanding access to high-quality cardiology services close to home. Listen here: Dr. Bernard Lim & Dr. Kelly Hill - April 28, 2026 - Byers & Co. Interviews -

April 28, 2026 - Dr. Bernard Lim of Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology and Director of Clinical Operations at DMH, Dr. Kelly Hill, joined Byers & Co to talk about how technology advancements and artificial intelligence have made significant advancements in reducing length and success rates in atrial...

04/29/2026

Don't miss the Mindful Miles Walking Challenge Kickoff Party on April 30, 5–7 p.m. on the DMH Walking Trail. Sign up, grab free giveaways and get ready for May! Register: https://www.mypacer.com/organizations/MHWalks/invite. Questions? Contact Sonja Chargois at 447-876-2117.

Kickoff parties will take place April 30 throughout central Illinois in Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Springfield and Taylorville ahead of the...

04/21/2026

Donny Walden had no symptoms, no concerns & no reason to stop at the Decatur Memorial Hospital table at his company's health fair. But he took two minutes for a free thyroid screening anyway. Learn how important that decision was for his life:

Donny Walden almost said no. The 43-year-old quality engineer at Grain & Protein Technologies had no symptoms, no health concerns and no particular...

04/20/2026

This is great news for people considering bariatric surgery in the Decatur area. Get the care you need close to home! Congrats to the Wellness Center team on this milestone surgery.

First Memorial Wellness Center Bariatric Surgery completed at Decatur Memorial Hospital today! Pictured below are Dr. James Feimster, MD, with SIU School of Medicine, and Tony Lucca, PA-C, with Memorial Wellness Center.