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COUNTRY Financial Volunteer Program is now open!
Volunteer registration is now open for the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, a PGA TOUR-sanctioned golf tournament held at Panther Creek Country Club. Tournament officials announced that COUNTRY Financial® will once again serve as the Official Sponsor of the volunteer program. The tournament is seeking to recruit more than 500 volunteers to fill over 20 different committees for this year’s event, scheduled for June 22 - 28. As the presenting sponsor of the volunteer program, COUNTRY Financial
Memorial Health Hospitals Earn Elite Honor for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Four Memorial Health hospitals earned recertification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in 2025 – a designation for high-quality programs with strong patient outcomes. Cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs are essential in helping patients recover and return to their daily activities after a cardiac event, illness or injury. Decatur Memorial Hospital, Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital all earned
Slating Named Colleague of the Year for System Resources at Memorial Health
Kara Slating, a photographer with the Marketing and Communications department, is the Memorial Health System Resources 2025 Colleague of the Year. This award recognizes Slating's talent, professionalism and positivity in capturing the work of Memorial Health through expert photography. Slating, who has served Memorial Health since 2014, was previously named Colleague of the Month for September 2025. She is appreciated for her ability to juggle multiple responsibilities while maintaining an upbeat and
Jones Named 2025 Colleague of the Year for Memorial Health Ambulatory
Mary Jones, a phlebotomist and laboratory assistant at Memorial Care on Koke Mill, is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group’s 2025 Colleague of the Year. Jones, who has served Memorial Health since 2005, was previously named Colleague of the Month for September 2025. She is widely recognized for her skill and compassion in working with pediatric patients who are often anxious about needles and medical procedures. "Mary works with our families, our nurses and us to ensure our patients have the best
Sarah Matlin Named Chief Strategy Officer at Memorial Health
Sarah Matlin has been named senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Memorial Health.Matlin will help guide the strategic direction of Memorial, which includes five hospitals, primary and urgent care clinics, behavioral health and home health services across central Illinois.She is the founder and CEO of OKTO Strategic Advisory, which works to transform healthcare organizations through innovation. She previously served as chief strategy officer at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, an independent health
Tabb Named 2025 Colleague of the Year for Springfield Memorial Hospital
Jobi Tabb, a social worker with Advanced Care Management at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Year for 2025. Tabb, who has served Springfield Memorial Hospital since 2000, was previously named Colleague of the Month for February 2025. She is widely recognized for treating every patient with respect and dignity, taking time to understand each individual's unique situation and needs. "Jobi is an outstanding human being in so many ways," wrote her nominator. "In the
