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Springfield Memorial Hospital Teams with SIU Medicine to Provide Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Procedure
A high-tech, minimally invasive lung cancer procedure option is available at Springfield Memorial Hospital thanks to a partnership with SIU Medicine. Robotic bronchoscopy is a state-of-the-art technology that allows biopsy to be performed on areas deep within the lungs that traditional screening methods can’t reach. A very thin, flexible tube called a catheter is guided with exact precision into the lungs to collect very small samples of tissue, giving the physician more options for diagnosis while helping
American Heart Association Recognizes Decatur Memorial Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital for Stroke Care
Two Memorial Health hospitals have received national recognition for high-quality stroke care. The American Heart Association recognized both Decatur Memorial Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital with the Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus award. The award is presented annually to hospitals that have proven their ability to comply with the AHA’s research-based quality measures and get life-saving treatment to patients quickly. “These honors prove that our stroke teams are equipped to provide
Betty Ealey named June Colleague of the Month for Memorial Health System Resources
Memorial Health has named Betty Ealey as the June Colleague of the Month for System Resources. Ealey, a specialist in Patient Access Services, has been with the organization since January 2015 and is a trusted, knowledgeable presence for both patients and colleagues. Her nominator described her as a staple of the patient access team who helps create a professional and welcoming environment for patients. Ealey combines strong interpersonal skills with experience, helping both new and established team
Jason Terry Named June Colleague of the Month at Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield Memorial Hospital (SMH) has named Jason Terry, a radiologic technologist, as June Colleague of the Month. Terry, who joined the nonprofit hospital in April 2018, is a trusted presence in the operating room. Colleagues regard him as a top OR radiology technologist whose expertise is appreciated and respected among radiology techs and other departments alike. “Jason is always mindful of Memorial Health values and does everything in his power to do right by the patient and his colleagues,” wrote
Mindful Miles Walking Challenge Logs More Than 175,000 Miles Across Five Communities
The Memorial Health Mindful Miles Walking Challenge brought together nearly 1,800 participants from Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Springfield and Taylorville, who collectively logged 175,317.8 miles in support of healthy habits and mental well-being. Held across all five Memorial Health hospitals, the month-long challenge in May encouraged participants to get moving while building awareness around the connection between activity and physical and mental health. Together, walkers logged the equivalent of
THREE ENDOWED CHAIRS, ONE ENDURING LEGACY
After a night filled with ovations, endowed chair presentations and tributes to decades of service, Dr. James Waymack offered a reminder that cut through the celebration.“An endowed chair isn’t simply a recognition of past accomplishments,” he said. “It’s an investment in the future.” That pay-it-forward philosophy echoed throughout the ceremony, reflecting the deeply rooted culture at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The June 29 investiture ceremony at the Memorial Learning
