Memorial Hospital leaders speak about integrative medicine at ICAHN annual conference

CARTHAGE, Ill. — Three leaders at Memorial Hospital — Raigan Brown, Ada Bair and Dr. Yoon Hang Kim — were featured speakers at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) annual conference held Nov. 14 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign.

The breakout session, “Building an Integrative Medicine Program at a Rural Critical Access Hospital,” showcased Memorial Hospital’s journey in expanding integrative medicine services and its commitment to improving patient care in rural communities.

Brown, chief nursing officer at Memorial Hospital, shared insights into healthcare leadership and accreditation. She has experience in establishing new primary care practices and leading initiatives for patient-centered medical home and rural health clinic accreditations.

Bair, CEO at Memorial Hospital, brought more than two decades of leadership experience to the discussion. Under Bair’s vision, Memorial Hospital has grown to include integrative medicine services and a MedSpa, earning national recognition as a 2023 Outstanding Rural Health Organization by the National Rural Health Association and a 5-star CMS rating.

Kim, chief wellness officer at Memorial Hospital, added his expertise on innovative care models, integrative oncology, functional medicine consultation and integrative pain management. His groundbreaking work in developing cost-effective healthcare programs and educational initiatives has improved patient outcomes and rural healthcare.

For more information about Memorial Hospital’s integrative medicine services, visit http://MHTLC.ORG.