Springfield Memorial Hospital

10/17/2025

Strokes are becoming more common, especially in the 30-40 year old age group. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of a stroke so you can act quickly. Jenn Rebbe, SMH director of neuroscience, shares preventive tips and more during this radio interview.

B.E. F.A.S.T -- What does that mean?

10/10/2025

Screenings save lives! Just a reminder that we offer free mammograms during October for women age 40+ who are uninsured or underinsured. Appointments are required. Learn more: http://mh.social/6MjL50WVeLs

Free breast cancer screenings will be available at all five Memorial Health hospitals during October for women age 40 and older who are uninsured...

10/08/2025

Congrats to Kyra Willis, RN, the September Colleague of the Month! An appreciative patient credited her with his recovery. “He shared that Kyra listened to every concern with patience, kindness and unwavering dedication,” wrote her nominator. “Her attention to detail led to timely interventions, including a change in pain management that significantly improved his condition.” http://mh.social/Z9XV50X57qy

10/03/2025

Congrats to photo and video consultant Kara Slating, the System Resources Colleague of the Month for Memorial Health. “Kara puts all her effort into every project,” wrote her nominator. “Her expertise is second-to-none and she is a true ray of sunshine. Plus her photography is effortlessly stunning.” http://mh.social/vHov50X4Bll

10/01/2025

October means Mammogram Mondays! Thanks to our hospital foundations and the Mia Ware Foundation, mammograms are FREE this month for uninsured or underinsured women age 40 or older. Learn more: http://mh.social/P8ic50X3Tnc

09/22/2025

A kitten rescue for the win! Memorial Child Care colleagues teamed up with Memorial Health Security to rescue a kitten who hid inside a car engine at daycare drop off! It took an hour to coax the kitten out with food, milk and “mama cat” meows, compliments of YouTube! Perfect ending – the kitten was adopted by one of the daycare parents and named “Kia.”

09/11/2025

Help us celebrate Brandy Dennis, Springfield Memorial Hospital’s Colleague of the Month for August! Brandy shows compassion and clarity while guiding patients and families through complex medical decisions. “Brandy has a knack for bringing a voice of reason to the discussion and for keeping the conversation on point, while also expressing care and concern for the patient and their loved ones.” http://mh.social/iWWx50WVnum

09/03/2025

Congratulations to Kelly Cockayne, Colleague of the Month for System Resources! Kelly recently played a key role in retraining nurses on essential skills for quality care and patient safety. She developed engaging modules and impactful training sessions. http://mh.social/BuME50WPQIz

08/27/2025

When every second counts, it takes a team. At Springfield Memorial Hospital, nurses, PCTs, and respiratory therapists step up every day with one shared goal – giving their all for our patients. This is what compassionate, skilled care looks like in action.

08/21/2025

Looking for local data to support your research or grant application? Access Memorial Health’s free Healthy Communities Data Dashboard for insights on Christian, Logan, Macon, Morgan and Sangamon counties below!

Working on research or a grant application? Free access to the Healthy Communities Institute Data Dashboard is available online with detailed information about counties served by Memorial Health including Christian, Logan, Macon, Morgan and Sangamon. The data can be accessed at: http://mh.social/wxk450WJyEP.

08/15/2025

The Children’s MOSAIC Project provides therapists embedded within area schools, which supports students when they need help. Listen to Jonathan Ponser, with Memorial Behavioral Health, who talked with Will Stevenson on WTAX about this important program.

Therapists are based in a number of local schools, in order to help kids work through various behavioral health issues.