Memorial Hospital
CARTHAGE, Ill. — March is National Nutrition Month, and Memorial Hospital is celebrating with an initiative to promote healthy eating and highlight how food brings people together. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” emphasizes the power of nutrition in fostering community, health and well-being. To support this theme, Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced the spring edition of Balanced Bites: Cooking for Diabetes, which promotes diabetes wellness through healthy cooking. The class will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24, in the Health and Wellness teaching kitchen at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This event is open to people age…
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QUINCY — One hospital working to open its doors is now helping another do the same — halfway across the world. Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is playing a role in helping make a hospital in Kenya a reality. Collaboration between QMG president Carol Brockmiller; Ada Bair, Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is offering the Meals with Memorial: Prep and Go! workshop from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at the Teaching Kitchen, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This hands-on workshop, led by registered dietitians Ashlyn Housewright and Julie Shoemaker along with chef Amber Clark, will…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is offering community health screenings on Wednesday, March 12, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. Screenings offered are A1C, lipid panel, hearing and vision tests at the affordable price of $25. These screenings are available to the public, but participants must register and pay in advance. Participants should also…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, marking a historic milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the residents of Hancock County and beyond. Memorial Hospital invites the community to join in commemorating this milestone through a series of special events and activities in 2025. 75th Anniversary Celebration…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, inside the Health and Wellness Conference Rooms at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age…
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Memorial Hospital to be host of six-class diabetes empowerment series; first session set for Feb. 19
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will offer a new series of classes for those diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes Empowerment: Food and Fitness Series is a unique six-class program designed to empower individuals to take control of their health through a balanced approach to food and fitness. This comprehensive series centers on the innovative…
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Memorial Hospital recognized by Becker's Review among top U.S. hospitals for patient recommendations
CARTHAGE, Ill. — According to Becker’s Review, a leading healthcare publication, Memorial Hospital recently was recognized as one of the top 464 hospitals in the United States that patients would highly recommend. This recognition is based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Becker’s Review compiled the list using data from…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — In honor of National Heart Month, Memorial Hospital will offer community health screenings on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Health and Wellness Conference Room on the Memorial Hospital campus. Screenings for A1C, lipid panel, hearing and vision will be available for $25. Fasting for 10 to 12 hours before the lipid panel…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced the return of its “Meals with Memorial” freezer meal pickup service. This program brings homemade meals straight to your table, prepared by the Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness team. The ordering window for these freezer meals will run from Jan. 13-23. Meals will be available for pickup from 7:30 a.m.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Maddie (Shutwell) Porter, a certified child life specialist at Memorial Hospital, recently was recognized in an article by Illinois State University for her groundbreaking work in establishing a child life program at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. The article, written by John Moody, highlights Porter’s inspiring journey and professional achievements, including her recent…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced Angela Sloca, an emergency department nurse, was honored for maintaining 30 years of continuous certification as a critical care registered nurse (CCRN). In a press release, Sadena Jackson, director of emergency services/education, said, “Angela exemplifies the highest standards of nursing professionalism. Her commitment to excellence inspires her colleagues…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) honored Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair with its first “Pat Schou Legacy of Leadership Award” at its annual conference on Nov. 14 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. The award recognizes an person who demonstrates extraordinary contributions to an ICAHN member hospital and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s summer nursing internship application process is open. It is designed to provide hands-on experience to aspiring nurses and allows students to gain valuable clinical exposure while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals. The internship will take place in June and July, offering an immersive experience to help students enhance their skills…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center recently launched a meal kit delivery initiative for families at Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center. The initiative, made possible through a generous grant from the Tracy Family Foundation, provided families with the ingredients and inspiration to enjoy quality time around the dinner table while also…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will be the host of a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, at 1454 N. County Road 2050, inside the Health and Wellness conference rooms. An appointment to donate can be made by contacting…
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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…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Raigan Brown, chief nursing officer, and Jill Schlatter, director of diagnostic imaging, recently were selected as Summit Award winners at this year’s Custom Learning Systems Conference at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. The Summit Award is awarded to qualified, innovative, progressive people, teams and healthcare facilities who have made…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Hancock County Outreach Center in Carthage, together with Memorial Hospital, will have a holiday fiesta celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. This special event is open to all with free entry and a complimentary meal. Festivities will be face painting, winter crafts, kids games, a teddy bear…
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CARTHAGE Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center invites kids in grades 2-4 to get into the holiday spirit with a holiday treat-making workshop from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Health and Wellness Center at Memorial Hospital at 1454 N. County Road 2050. This festive workshop will allow children…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will offer community health screenings on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Health and Wellness Conference Room on the Memorial Hospital campus. These screenings will provide an opportunity for residents to check in on aspects of their health. A1C, lipid panel, hearing and vision screening are available for $25. Participants must…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced that Melissa Brewer, a nurse practitioner specializing in emergency care, has been appointed as the state representative of Illinois for the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP). The AAENP is a leading professional organization that promotes high-quality, evidence-based practice for nurse practitioners providing emergency care to patients…
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CARTHGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen’s fall edition of Balanced Bites: Cooking for Diabetes, which promotes diabetes wellness through healthy cooking, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Health and Wellness Center at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. Led by Kayce Fuhrman, registered nurse,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services will be the host of an end-of-summer carnival that will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center, 641 Buchanan. This event is free and open to the public in collaboration with Memorial Hospital. It offers…
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