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Healthy Communities Institute Data Dashboard Available for Public Use
Free access to the Healthy Communities Institute Data Dashboard is available online for researchers, grant writers or members of the public in counties served by Memorial Health including Christian, Logan, Macon, Morgan and Sangamon. The data, which includes community health dashboards, community demographics profiles, health equity data, hospitalization and Emergency Department data, an indicator list and health disparities, can be found on the Memorial Health website at
LLCC President Charlotte Warren announces retirement
After two decades of distinguished leadership and service, Lincoln Land Community College President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., has announced she will retire from her role as LLCC’s sixth president in June 2026. Dr. Warren shared the news in a heartfelt message to faculty and staff during the college’s annual convocation on the morning of Aug. 22. “Serving our students and strengthening the communities we call home has been a privilege beyond measure. I am deeply proud of all that LLCC’s students, faculty,
Bret Mahoney Joining Memorial Health Human Resources Division
Bret Mahoney joined the Memorial Health Human Resources Division as system director of Talent Management effective Aug. 18. Mahoney has more than 14 years of experience in talent management, most recently as executive director of training and organizational design at Loma Linda University Health in Loma Linda, California. In his new role leading Memorial Talent Management, he will develop and educate leadership and support internal talent mobility initiatives. He has a Ph.D. in leadership from the
Yathaputanon Named July Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health
June Yathaputanon, an associate with Food and Nutrition Services, is the Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for July. Colleagues and visitors alike appreciate Yathaputanon’s friendly and professional attitude at the cash register in the Springfield Memorial Hospital cafeteria. “June is dedicated to efficiency and accuracy while also being friendly and polite,” wrote her nominator. “She has a strong work ethic and is respectful to everyone who visits the cafeteria.” Yathaputanon has
Local Girl Scouts Make Cookie Delivery at Springfield Memorial Hospital
Operation Cookie Share, now in its eighth year, provides cookies to first responders, military personnel and health care workers. The donations were supported by a community fundraising drive held in June. “We’re honored to be among the organizations that benefit from Operation Cookie Share,” said Jay Roszhart, president and CEO of Springfield Memorial Hospital. “It means a lot to our frontline caregivers to know the community supports them and recognizes their hard work.”
Memorial Health Partners with Area Libraries to Distribute Mental Health Wellness Kits
As part of a regional community health initiative, Memorial Health will partner with public libraries in Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Springfield and Taylorville to provide free, family mental health kits to area residents. The kits include books about emotions and mental health, worksheets on breathing and grounding techniques, coloring pages, local support and mental health resources. The kits, designed for ages 3 and older, can be checked out for a two-week period. Anyone in the community is free to
Springfield Memorial Hospital Seeks Feedback on Birth Experience
Springfield Memorial Hospital (SMH) Family Maternity Suites seeks feedback on the birth experience from families who have welcomed a baby at the hospital during the past two years, as well as pregnant women who plan to give birth at SMH who have previously delivered at SMH. Patients and family members are invited to attend a community event with refreshments at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, to join a discussion on the importance of respectful maternity care. “We want to make sure we provide respectful care
Memorial Health Appoints Dr. Ted Clark as Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer
Ted Clark, MD, MPP, has been named Memorial Health’s senior vice president and chief clinical officer, effective August 4, 2025. In his new role, Dr. Clark will oversee Memorial Medical Group, Memorial Behavioral Health and the health system’s quality and safety teams and its home health services. Dr. Clark has served as Decatur Memorial Hospital’s chief medical officer since 2020 and previously led the hospital’s Emergency Department from 2017 to 2020. He has been a practicing emergency medicine
Mennonite College of Nursing Springfield Inaugural Class Graduates
Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) proudly announces the graduation of its first cohort of nursing students in Springfield, marking a historic milestone for the college and the surrounding community. The inaugural class of 25 students received their degrees during a commencement ceremony held in May. Over 30% of the graduating class have signed on with Memorial Health. “This momentous occasion is the culmination of a great deal of planning and collaboration between our two
Nordhoff Named July Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital
Kerry Nordhoff, a sterile processing technician at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for July. Nordhoff is respected by others for his “can-do” attitude, knowledge of sterile equipment and instrumentation and a relentless focus on patient safety. Nominated by five different colleagues, his ability to troubleshoot issues in a timely manner while being kind and professional was mentioned multiple times. “Kerry goes above and beyond for the surgery department
