Woods Named Decatur Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Year
Dec. 31, 2020…DECATUR – Dimitra Woods, a registered nurse in the Decatur Memorial Hospital intensive care unit, is… Read More »
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Memorial Health System to Complete First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations Within Weeks
Dec. 31, 2020…SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health System has received several thousand doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this week… Read More »
Memorial Health System Warns Public of Scam Attempt
Editor’s note: We are requesting the media’s assistance in posting this information and sharing on your social media… Read More »
How to Count Your Blessings Together Online This Year
Nov. 23, 2020…SPRINGFIELD – You can still enjoy turkey and all the fixings while protecting your friends and… Read More »
Memorial Health System Launches COVID-19 Dashboard to Increase Public Awareness
Nov. 10, 2020…SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health System announced today that it will begin sharing daily updates via its… Read More »
Local Hospitals to Restrict Visitors as COVID-19 Spreads Locally
Oct. 30, 2020…DECATUR – As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase throughout central Illinois, Decatur Memorial… Read More »
Local Coalition Teams Up to Continue Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Site
August 28, 2020…DECATUR – A coalition of community partners is teaming up to continue to provide free COVID-19… Read More »
COVID-19 Triggers Stigma from Public, Behavioral Health Expert Says
August 12, 2020…SPRINGFIELD – Although no one is immune from the effects of COVID-19, a stigma still surrounds… Read More »
Healthcare Organizations Remind Visitors: Masks Required at Hospitals, Clinics
August 7, 2020…SPRINGFIELD – Local healthcare organizations on Friday emphasized that anyone visiting a hospital or clinic must… Read More »
Area Medical District Partners Encourage Blood Donations
June 29, 2020…Leaders from HSHS Illinois, Memorial Health System, SIU Medicine, Springfield Clinic and the Sangamon County Department… Read More »
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Colorectal Cancer Kit Distribution Canceled for March
March 18, 2020…SPRINGFIELD – The distribution of free colorectal home test kits throughout the region in March has… Read More »
Memorial Health System to Open Respiratory Screening Clinic at South Sixth ExpressCare Site
March 16, 2020…SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health System will open a respiratory screening clinic at its South Sixth ExpressCare… Read More »
Memorial Health System Enacts Visitor Restrictions to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
March 13, 2020…SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health System has extended restrictions on visitors to patients at its hospitals in… Read More »
Drive-Thru Screening Available for Respiratory Illnesses, including COVID-19
March 19, 2020…Patients with respiratory symptoms such as cough, chest congestion, sore throat, difficulty breathing and fever can… Read More »
COVID-19 Information
March 2, 2020… COVID-19: What You Need to Know What is COVID-19? March 2, 2020…COVID-19 is a novel… Read More »
Visitors to Decatur Memorial Hospital Encouraged to Take Precautions to Prevent Spread of Influenza
Dec. 16, 2019…DECATUR – Following a recommendation from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Memorial Health System… Read More »
Decatur Memorial Hospital To Host Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group
Nov. 14, 2019…Decatur, Ill…Decatur Memorial Hospital is now offering a support group for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease… Read More »
Remember Loved Ones With Holiday Lights At Decatur Memorial Hospital
Nov. 13, 2019…DECATUR, Ill…Remember your loved one with a holiday light at Decatur Memorial Hospital. For each $10… Read More »
Breathing easier is the goal
Take a deep breath. The DMH Interdisciplinary COPD team (from left, front row): Rhonda Daniel, Pulmonary Rehabilitation;… Read More »
Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Donates Funds To The Hospital
Oct. 25, 2019…Decatur, Ill…Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, celebrating their 65 year anniversary, presented a $95,497.43 check to Drew… Read More »