

Breast Cancer Awareness: Your Health, Your Power
This week on our social channels, we’ll debunk common myths versus facts like how mammograms detect cancer before symptoms appear and use only minimal radiation exposure.
6 hours ago2 min read


Memorial Hospital Earns ISHMPR Merit Award for Community Outreach
The Merit Award represents the second highest honor in its category and recognizes the hospital’s innovative campaign introducing the new Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Center to area residents
4 days ago2 min read


Memorial Hospital Welcomes Beck School of Nursing LPN Students for Fall 2025 Clinical Rotations
Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students from Beck School of Nursing to its facility for the Fall 2025 semester. Beginning this fall, students will complete clinical rotations every Wednesday, working 12-hour shifts alongside hospital staff to gain hands-on experience in patient care.
Aug 281 min read


Welcome New ENT Provider
We are pleased to announce Heather Cheaney, APRN, FNP-BC will be joining the team of specialty providers at Memorial Hospital. Heather works with Dr. Samuel Medaris and will offer ENT clinic visits at the specialty clinic starting in September.
Aug 211 min read


Memorial Hospital’s Medical Explorers Program: Guiding Students Toward Meaningful Careers in Healthcare
Since its launch in September 2019, Memorial Hospital’s Medical Explorers Program has been guiding students toward meaningful careers in healthcare, particularly within rural communities. The program was introduced at Memorial to help high school and college students discover the wide range of professional opportunities available in the healthcare field.
Aug 184 min read


Burmester Receives Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Anna Burmester Employee of the Quarter for the Second Quarter 2025 on July 22, 2025.
Jul 232 min read


Summer Safety Spotlight: Your Guide to a Healthy, Happy Season
From lakeside adventures to backyard BBQs, summer is a time for fun, family, and fresh air. But with all that sunshine and activity comes a few seasonal risks. Here’s your go-to guide for staying safe, from water and heat to food, sun, and even tick bites.
Jul 74 min read


Memorial Hosts 3rd Annual Junior Explorers Camp
Memorial Hospital hosted its third annual Junior Explorers Camp from June 25–27, welcoming twelve enthusiastic students entering grades 6–8 for a hands-on introduction to the world of healthcare.
Jun 302 min read


Memorial Hospital Laboratory Receives Re-Accreditation From College of American Pathologists
Memorial Hospital Laboratory in Chester, Illinois has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by earning accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the gold standard in laboratory accreditation.
Jun 111 min read


DAISY Awards Presented at Memorial Hospital: First Half of 2025
Memorial Hospital named John Havel the DAISY Award recipient for the first half of 2025.
May 135 min read