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Pecori receives Ed Rapp Leadership in Action Award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Sergio “Satch” Pecori, P.E., chairman and CEO at Hanson Professional Services Inc., has received the Ed Rapp Leadership in Action Award. The annual award recognizes individuals who best demonstrate leadership despite challenges, deliver long-term solutions, positively influence others and advocate collaboration. Pecori was honored April 17 during the Innovations Conference on Infrastructure at Pair-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. Pecori, who works at Hanson’s Springfield headquarters,
Wall Named April Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month
SPRINGFIELD – Lisa Wall, a complex care coordinator for Memorial Behavioral Health (MBH), is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group Colleague of the Month for April. Wall is a member of Memorial Behavioral Health’s Projects for Assistance in Transitions from Homelessness Team (PATH). She serves individuals experiencing both homelessness and severe mental illness and has assisted more than 70 individuals in securing affordable and safe housing since starting with MBH. “In a challenging and fast-paced
Flag-Raising Ceremony Highlights Importance of Organ Donation
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Memorial Hospital will host a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, to call attention to the importance of organ and tissue donation. The event will be held at 2 p.m. at the flagpole located near the hospital’s main entrance. According to Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, which serves Illinois and northwest Indiana, nearly 5,000 Illinoisans are currently waiting for an organ transplant. “April is National Donate Life Month,” said Angela Hermes, nurse
Memorial Health Accepting Applications for Healthcare Careers Camp
SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health is accepting applications to a free three-day health care careers summer camp for rising junior and senior high school students to be held June 10-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Memorial Learning Center. Campers will participate in hands-on learning activities that bring the medical field to life. Informative learning opportunities include interaction with Memorial colleagues, college faculty and undergraduate students. Career assessments, guest speakers, simulated
UIS unveils two new high-tech anatomage tables donated by Memorial Health
The University of Illinois Springfield and the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing Springfield Campus unveiled two new anatomage tables on April 15. The high-tech tables, donated by Memorial Health, let students fully visualize and learn about human anatomy layer by layer. The tool will be utilized by UIS students studying athletic training, biology and exercise science, as well as by UIC Nursing Springfield students. The technology enables users to visualize anatomy as they would on a
Visit Springfield To Sponsor Free Admission to the 2024 Memorial Health Championship Presented By LRS
The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS announced their continued partnership with Visit Springfield today that allows free access to all four rounds of competitive play during this year’s Korn Ferry Tour competition. The tournament is scheduled for June 27 – June 30 at Panther Creek Country Club. “We have a fantastic event planned for central Illinois and are thrilled to partner with the Visit Springfield to make this event accessible to everyone,” said Kate Peters, Executive Director. “We are
Millburg Named March Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health
Doug Millburg, a customer support specialist, is the Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for March. Millburg resolves computer or phone issues with a “can-do” attitude and always in a timely manner. He has been with Memorial for more than 30 years and promotes a positive work environment and mentors team members. He supports the main campus in Springfield but also assists in off-site support, driving to more than 20 locations to troubleshoot and resolve issues in person. “Doug is an
House Named March Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month
Joni House, a medical assistant with Memorial Care in Chatham, is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group Colleague of the Month for March. Considered a “linchpin” at the Memorial Care in Chatham, House works as a medical assistant and is appreciated by patients and colleagues alike for her professionalism and work ethic. “She is always the first one to volunteer for any new project or extra hours that need filled,” wrote a leader. “She is a self-starter who is always helping others in the clinic. Her
Volunteer Registration is Now Open for Memorial Health Championship Presented by LRS
Volunteer registration is now open for the Memorial Health Championship, a PGA TOUR sanctioned golf tournament at Panther Creek Country Club. Tournament officials announced that COUNTRY® Financial will continue to serve as the Official Sponsor of the volunteer program. The tournament is looking to recruit more than 400 volunteers to fill over 20 different committees at this year’s event scheduled for June 24 - 30. As the sponsor of the volunteer program, COUNTRY will support this dedicated team of people