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Garner Named November Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital
SPRINGFIELD – Lillian Garner, patient care technician, is the Springfield Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month for November. Garner was recognized by her nominator for being helpful, attentive and kind to those around her. She embodies Memorial values including safe care, integrity, quality and stewardship. “Lily is one of a kind,” the nominator wrote. “She keeps her patients safe by helping them ambulate (walk independently) properly. She is a wonderful patient care technician, and I’m so excited for
Biggart Named November Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health
SPRINGFIELD – Cindy Biggart, a call center nutrition associate, is the System Resources Colleague of the Month at Memorial Health for November. Biggart has worked for Memorial for nearly 50 years and is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of her job in Food and Nutrition Services. She makes sure patient diets are current and correctly entered in the computer. She pitches in and takes on overtime and extra shifts when necessary. She stays in constant contact with nursing units and dietitians to ensure tube
SIU Medicine shares findings from economic impact study
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is one of the top employers in central and southern Illinois and has become an essential economic engine in the Mid-Illinois Medical District and its clinic sites across the region. An SIU research team led by Dr. Jeb Asirvatham and Dr. Scott Gilbert found SIU Medicine has an annual economic impact in Illinois of more than $1 billion, generating 5,542 jobs in health care and supporting industries in the state. SIU School of Medicine is part of
Mahan Named November Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month
SPRINGFIELD – Marissa Mahan, an advanced practice provider with Memorial Care in Chatham, is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month for November. Mahan was praised for an empathetic, caring and thorough approach to her patients, working tirelessly to provide care and, when necessary, obtain referrals for next steps. “She is amazing to all,” her nominator wrote. “She does not see physical variables, size, color, sexual orientation. She speaks to her patients on an equal level, builds a
Two Memorial Health Leaders Honored by Becker’s Hospital Review
SPRINGFIELD – Two Memorial Health leaders have been recognized for being among the best in their fields by Becker’s Hospital Review. Jennifer Bond, Springfield Memorial Hospital vice president and chief nursing officer, was named to the 2024 list of "CNOs to Know." The full list is available at beckershospitalreview.com/lists/213-cnos-to-know-2024.html. In her role, Bond provides executive leadership and operational coordination for patient care services and nursing practice activities at SMH, focusing on
Hayes Named October Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health
SPRINGFIELD – Jess Hayes, a maintenance mechanic with Engineering, is the October System Resources Colleague of the Month at Memorial Health. Hayes maintains all Memorial Behavioral Health (MBH) locations, including residential group homes and an apartment building managed by MBH. He is vigilant to identify potential maintenance needs as well as respond to emerging issues. He ensures that MBH clients and colleagues can work and live in a safe and well-functioning environment. “The population we serve,
Memorial Health Hospitals Help Raise Awareness about Faith Perspectives on Organ Donation
SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health hospitals are hosting information tables throughout November to help raise awareness about faith-based perspectives on organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. In the past year, 13 organ donors and 69 tissue donors have donated at Memorial Health hospitals. “Some potential donors may question their faith’s position on organ and tissue donation when registering as an organ donor,” said Angie Hermes, RN, nurse manager for 3C ICU at Springfield Memorial Hospital. “The
Brown Named October Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month
SPRINGFIELD – Jane Brown, an urgent care advanced practice provider with Memorial Care on Koke Mill, is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month for October. Brown’s nominator described how she did a DCFS wellness visit with a minor. During the conversation, she realized from the information provided by the child and obvious injuries that the child was not in a safe environment. She reported the situation and brought DCFS and police officers to the clinic to investigate further. All agreed the
Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screenings Available at Memorial Health Year-Round
SPRINGFIELD – Lung cancer screening helps detect this deadly form of cancer before symptoms appear, making treatment options more effective. National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Saturday, Nov. 9, and was created to raise awareness of the importance of scheduling lung cancer screenings. “According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death in the United States,” said Kristin Perucho, medical imaging nurse navigator at Springfield Memorial Hospital. “We perform
Vignali Named October Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital
SPRINGFIELD – Mary Vignali, a registered nurse in cardiac surgery, is the Springfield Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month for October. For more than 40 years, Vignali has cared for patients with care, compassion and expertise. She was nominated by a patient’s family member who raved about the quality of care shown to their loved one even after being transferred off Vignali’s unit. “Mary continues to deeply care for her patients even after they leave her floor!” wrote the nominator. “You truly connect
