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Dolan Dalpoas Named Memorial Health Chief Community Impact and Philanthropy Officer
Longtime Lincoln Memorial Hospital CEO Dolan Dalpoas will take on the expanded role of senior vice president and chief community impact and philanthropy officer at Memorial Health effective Oct. 27. In this role, he will oversee the three Memorial critical access hospitals – Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital – as well as the five hospital foundations of Memorial Health and the organization’s region-wide community health improvement work. “Dolan is
Jones Named September Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month
Mary Jones, a phlebotomist and laboratory assistant at Memorial Care on Koke Mill, is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group Colleague of the Month for September. Jones is known for her attention and care in drawing blood from pediatric patients who are often anxious about needles and don’t understand the process. “Mary works with our families, our nurses and us to ensure our patients have the best experience possible,” a physician nominator wrote. “She double-checks the labs we ordered to ensure our
Willis Named September Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital
Kyra Willis, RN, at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for September. A patient who had undergone a difficult procedure known for a challenging recovery talked about Willis to her nominator, crediting her with his recovery and describing her extraordinary care. “He shared that Kyra listened to every concern with patience, kindness and unwavering dedication,” wrote her nominator. “Her attention to detail led to timely interventions, including a change in pain
Zach Dinardo Named Memorial Health Chief Legal Officer
Zach Dinardo has joined Memorial Health as Chief Legal Officer, effective Sept. 22. Dinardo has more than 25 years of experience as a legal advisor in the health care field, most recently as deputy chief counsel and compliance officer at Springfield Clinic.He graduated with high honors from the University of Illinois Springfield, earning a bachelor’s degree in health services administration. He earned a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude with a
Slating Named September Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health
Kara Slating, a photo and video consultant, is the Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for September. Slating juggles multiple responsibilities with grace, always staying upbeat and positive with the subjects she’s photographing. Colleagues appreciate her collaborative approach to assignments and her professionalism as she captures the work of Memorial Health in her expert photography. “Kara puts all her effort into every project,” wrote her nominator. “Her expertise is second-to-none
