Memorial Health

10/15/2025

Handwashing is one of the easiest ways you can protect yourself and loved ones from getting sick. And it only takes 15 seconds. Learn more about the importance of washing your hands:

Every year on October 15, we recognize Global Handwashing day, a reminder of how something as simple as washing your hands can protect your health and the health of those around you.

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/SmRY50WVeLr

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

Each month, we recognize colleagues who have been nominated by patients or Memorial colleagues for outstanding work. Congratulations to our September award winners! Ambulatory, Mary Jones; DMH, Kari Williams; JMH, Angela Turner; LMH, Jake Curry; SMH, Kyra Willis; System Resources, Kara Slating and TMH, Ruel Calahi.

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/ffFv50X3Tnf

09/30/2025

It’s a beautiful time of year to take your workout outdoors, and three Memorial Health hospitals are offering walking challenges in October to entice people to take their fitness game to the next level. Whether you choose a 5K/10K or log your steps in a walking challenge, there is something for everyone. Read more on the Memorial Health Blog.

Excited about registering for a running event but not sure if you are up for the challenge? Many people are interested in trying to run in a...

09/17/2025

We're excited to continue to work with Tanya to improve the health of Decatur and Macon County!

Tanya Andricks has been named president and CEO of Decatur Memorial Hospital, effective Oct. 13. For the past 12 years, she has served the community as CEO of Crossing Healthcare. Prior to joining Crossing, she was a leader and registered nurse at DMH – the place she started her healthcare career nearly three decades ago! Welcome back, Tanya! https://memorial.health/About-Us/News/2998/Tanya-Andricks-Named-Decatur-Memorial-Hospital-President-and-CEO/news-detail/

09/15/2025

Congratulations to our August award winners! DMH, Hailey Henderson; JMH, Jamie Freeman; LMH, Edward Nutaut Jr.; SMH, Brandy Dennis; TMH, Erica Mazzini; Ambulatory, Olga Lomeli and System Resources, Kelly Cockayne.

09/11/2025

Wondering about best strategies for your GLP-1 prescription? Memorial Wellness Center dietitian and culinary medicine coordinator Erin Zepp recently talked on WTAX about a new online class for people taking GLP-1 to help make their health journey as safe and successful as possible.

The perils of JUST losing weight through GLP-1's are discussed.

09/09/2025

Emergency responders & medical providers — don’t miss out! Register by Sept. 12 to join the Mid-America Emergency Symposium on Sept. 19 for a full day of continuing education about best practices in emergency care. Register here:

The Mid-America Emergency Symposium returns in 2025 as a regional educational conference for EMS, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness and related...

08/27/2025

This short video shows how passion and purpose drive our teams at Memorial. Working together to maximize individual strengths and make a difference for our patients. Every day.

08/21/2025

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.

08/14/2025

Mental health wellness kits now available to check out at area public libraries as part of a regional community health initiative through Memorial Health. Kits are designed for ages 3 through adult and include books, worksheets, coloring pages, resource lists & more. http://mh.social/GjHe50WG7yR