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Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight Regina K. Homawoo
Regina K. HomawooSr. Planning & Business Development AnalystMemorial Health (217) 788-3835homawoo.regina@mhsil.comWhat products and services does your business offer? For the people of Central Illinois, Memorial Health is more than a health system; it's a partner. When a health crisis strikes, Springfield Memorial Hospital is ready. As a major teaching hospital, it handles everything from emergencies and surgery to intensive care and complex diagnostics. But Memorial Health's commitment to the community
MEMORIAL HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP LAUNCHES 2026 TICKET PROMOTION VISIT SPRINGFIELD TO PROVIDE FREE ADMISSION
The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS announces the continuation of its partnership with Visit Springfield to provide free access to all four rounds of this year’s Korn Ferry Tour competition. The tournament will take place June 25 – June 28 at Panther Creek Country Club. “We are excited to welcome fans back for another incredible week of golf,” said Kate Peters, Executive Director. “This year will feature new on-course experiences, and thanks to our continued partnership with Visit
MEMORIAL HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP LAUNCHES 2026 TICKET PROMOTION
MEMORIAL HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP LAUNCHES 2026 TICKET PROMOTIONVISIT SPRINGFIELD TO PROVIDE FREE ADMISSION Springfield, IL — The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS announces the continuation of its partnership with Visit Springfield to provide free access to all four rounds of this year’s Korn Ferry Tour competition. The tournament will take place June 25 – June 28 at Panther Creek Country Club. “We are excited to welcome fans back for another incredible week of golf,” said Kate Peters,
Amber Sperry Named March Colleague of the Month for Ambulatory Group
Amber Sperry, a virtual care nurse practitioner with Memorial Care on Koke Mill in Springfield, was recently named March Colleague of the Month for the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group. Patient feedback highlighted Sperry’s ability to connect with patients across a video screen and her ability to regularly create an environment of trust, patience and compassion for patients needing assistance. “What sets Amber apart is her ability to genuinely listen, not just to the words said, but to the concerns,
Matthew Gasparin Named Colleague of the Month for Memorial Health System Resources
Matthew Gasparin was recently named March Colleague of the Month for Memorial Health System Resources. Gasparin started at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in 2024 as a member of the Environmental Services team. In that role, which is where his Colleague of the Month nomination originated, he consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and dedication to supporting those around him. He would always lend a hand, responding immediately when extra assistance was needed, even when tasks typically fell outside his
Grace Roberts Named Colleague of the Month at Springfield Memorial Hospital
Labor and delivery nurse Grace Roberts, RN, was recently named the March Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital. A patient nominated Roberts for the award after a challenging labor, writing: “From the minute I was placed in a delivery room to the birth of my new baby and the end of her shift, Grace was a blessing. She was attentive, caring, engaging and committed to me and my comfort.” During a challenging epidural procedure, the patient appreciated how Roberts offered comfort and



