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Miranda Buckley Named August Colleague of the Month at Springfield Memorial Hospital
Miranda Buckley, RN, a nurse on the Intermediate Care Unit at Springfield Memorial Hospital, has been named August Colleague of the Month. Buckley was nominated by a patient who described the positive impact she had during a hospital stay. Buckley took time to listen to concerns, clearly explain care plans and ensure the patient felt involved in decisions about treatment. Her calm presence provided reassurance during a difficult time and helped the patient feel valued as an individual. “I never felt
Katelyn “Katie” Stewart Named August Colleague of the Month for Memorial Health Ambulatory Group
Katelyn “Katie” Stewart, an LPN at Memorial Care on North Dirksen, has been named Colleague of the Month for August for the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group. Stewart is recognized for supporting patients and colleagues throughout the clinic, sharing her clinical knowledge and helping coordinate timely care. Although Stewart works primarily with one physician, she regularly assists others across the clinic. She rooms patients, responds to patient phone calls and steps in wherever help is needed. Stewart
Bank of Springfield Appoints Jennifer Gill to Board of Directors
Bank of Springfield (BOS) has announced the appointment of Jennifer Gill to its Board of Directors, effective August 12, 2026. Jennifer retired in June 2026 as superintendent from Springfield Public Schools District 186 with 35 years in public education. She is currently an educational consultant with Hazard Young Attea & Associates and serves as a Director of Academic Empowerment for the Illinois Association of School Administrators. In addition to serving as District 186 superintendent, Jennifer was
UIS and the UIC College of Nursing Springfield Campus to host a “Nurse for a Day” program for high school students
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield and the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing Springfield campus will host a “Nurse for a Day” program for local high school students. Participants will explore nursing and athletic training facilities at UIS and have the opportunity to ask questions about applying to the pre-nursing program. WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 1 and 2 WHERE: UIC College of Nursing Springfield (located on the UIS campus), 2399 Nelson Algren Lane,
5K Run/Walk to Benefit Transplant Patients Celebrates 20th Anniversary Sept. 19
The Alan G. Birtch, MD, Transplant Services at Memorial 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sept. 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Southwind Park in Springfield. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. with registration at 8 a.m. Participants will meet at Hope Pavilion. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Transplant 5K, celebrating two decades of community support for transplant patients and their families. Proceeds benefit Springfield Memorial Foundation’s transplant funds, which provide assistance with lodging,
