Memorial Health

02/06/2026

February is Heart Month! Ready for a simple heart-health challenge this week? Swap sugary drinks for water, take a 30-minute walk or aim for 7+ hours of sleep. Small changes can make a big difference for your cardiovascular health!

02/05/2026

Smiles galore as our 2025 Colleagues of the Year were celebrated last week throughout Memorial Health. We wanted to share a few more moments from last week’s celebrations. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for your dedication to our patients and communities!

02/04/2026

Memorial Health is saddened by the passing of Dr. Diane Rutledge, a beloved board member, lifelong educator and a true champion of our community. Diane dedicated more than five decades of her life to serving central Illinois as a teacher, superintendent of Springfield Public Schools District 186 and as a steadfast leader for more than 20 years on the Memorial Health board of directors. Her legacy of service, passion and leadership will live on at Memorial Health and in the countless people whose lives she touched during her remarkable career.

02/03/2026

Congratulations to our 2025 Colleague of the Year award winners! These individuals have earned recognition from grateful patients and colleagues for their dedication and hard work. Ambulatory, Mary Jones; DMH, Terry Scott; JMH, Amanda Vortman; LMH, Ed Nutaut; SMH, Jobi Tabb; System Resources, Kara Slating; and TMH, Jake Simonton.

01/29/2026

Didn't get around to that flu shot last fall? It's not too late! Protect yourself and your loved ones. http://mh.social/sLBx50Y06Hj

01/27/2026

The sun’s back out, but what a doozy of a weather weekend! Huge shout-out to the grounds crews at our hospitals and care locations for staying prepared and keeping our campuses safe during the snow & frigid cold. Thanks also to the city crews in our communities who worked tirelessly to keep our surrounding streets clear.

01/26/2026

How do you know if your symptoms mean an urgent care visit or a trip to the Emergency Department? We've got the scoop here.

01/23/2026

Serious cold and snow are headed our way. Memorial Health is here for our communities and we need you to stay safe. Bundle up, prepare now and check the National Weather Service for updates. We've got you.

01/20/2026

Skip the wait, not the care. The Memorial Care app shows you real-time wait times at nearby urgent care locations so you can choose the one that fits your schedule. Download the Memorial Care app today. Available on iOS & Android. http://mh.social/NvMg50XY6Me

The My Memorial app lets you schedule office appointments and urgent care virtual care visits, access your health records, and more.

01/19/2026

Today, Memorial Health volunteers from all five hospitals came together to serve our communities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

Our teams were hard at work:
· Decatur Memorial Hospital assembled warming kits for the Macon County Point In Time Count.
· Jacksonville Memorial Hospital created warming kits for New Directions Warming & Cooling Center.
· Lincoln Memorial Hospital volunteered at Hope on 5th, decorating spaces with Valentine's Day decor.
· Springfield Memorial Hospital assembled Welcome Home baskets for neighbors receiving housing assistance.
· Taylorville Memorial Hospital put together warming kits for the Christian County Health Department Micro Pantry.

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thank you to every Memorial Health volunteer who answered that call today!

01/19/2026

As we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Health seeks to create a world where the inherent dignity and value of each person is honored. We appreciate those in our community—colleagues, patients, community members and partner organizations—who help us advance Dr. King’s dream of justice, compassion and respect for all.

01/15/2026

Respiratory illnesses are spreading quickly in central Illinois. It's not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones by getting a flu shot. Find a convenient Memorial Health location near you: http://mh.social/eC9350XXpAT