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Krista Kinison Named May Colleague of the Month for Memorial Health, System Resources
Memorial Health has named Krista Kinison as the May Colleague of the Month for System Resources. Kinison joined Memorial Health in November 2021 and works as an insurance pre-authorization specialist in patient access services. Colleagues describe her as a steady, generous presence in the department and someone who brings expertise and warmth to every interaction, regardless of what is happening around her. "Krista is a valuable resource in many ways, consistently maintaining a great attitude and a calm,
Misty Buffenmeyer Named May Colleague of the Month for Memorial Health Ambulatory Group
Misty Buffenmeyer, an advanced practice provider at Memorial Care Urgent Care on US 36 East in Decatur, has been named May Colleague of the Month for the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group. Buffenmeyer joined Memorial Health in March 2024 and has distinguished herself as a provider who combines clinical precision with compassion. Colleagues say she brings the same calm, solutions-focused approach to every patient encounter. Nominated for her ability to make patients feel heard while maintaining efficiency,
Deborah Edmonson Named May Colleague of the Month at Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield Memorial Hospital (SMH) has named Deborah Edmonson, RN, as its May Colleague of the Month. Edmonson has been a nurse at SMH since October 1997, spending nearly three decades caring for patients on the 5A/G Adult Psych unit. She is a colleague others look to for both her clinical knowledge and the steady, empathetic presence she brings on even the most demanding days. She works across multiple units, remains kind and hardworking regardless of the challenges in front of her, and takes time to
CEFCU PRESENTS GAMEDAY AT THE MEMORIAL HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY LRS EVENT FOR JUNIORS AGES 8–18
Tournament officials announced the launch of registrations for its annual junior initiative, a fan-favorite youth event: GAMEDAY, presented by CEFCU. This special event will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd, during tournament week. Aimed at juniors ages 8–18, GAMEDAY returns for the eighth year, made possible by the continued support of local sponsor CEFCU. The program is free of charge, but participants must register in advance and is limited to fifty kids. GAMEDAY is a program of the Fellowship of
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,
