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We were honored to host both U.S. Senators from Illinois, Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, at the Edgar J. Curtis Memorial Learning Center on Tuesday. We were joined by leaders from SIU Medicine, Springfield Clinic and HSHS St. John’s Hospital to talk about how cuts to Medicaid and other federal programs will affect how we care for our patients and communities. It's great to be part of a community where leaders of different organizations can come together to advocate for the well-being of our neighbors and our healthcare workforce. Thank you to Sen. Durbin and Sen. Duckworth for being part of that conversation!
Kristin Jamison has been named director of the Jacksonville Memorial Foundation, effective Monday, Nov. 3. Jamison currently serves as the president of the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation, a role she has held since 2019. She is co-owner of the Future Champions Sports Complex and Jamison’s Future Swings. She serves on the boards of the Jacksonville Airport Authority, Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Jacksonville Main Street, and is a member of Jacksonville Kiwanis Club. She has a bachelor of arts degree in communications and theatre from Illinois College and a master of arts degree in communication from the University of Illinois Springfield. Her previous professional experience includes several marketing, development and alumni relations roles at Illinois College. In addition to leading the Foundation, she will also oversee the hospital’s volunteers and the activities of the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Welcome, Kristin!
We’re proud to have two Memorial leaders on this year’s Springfield Business Journal Forty Under 40 list! Congratulations to Katie Beveridge, system director of talent acquisition, and Ginny Evans, director of patient experience and hospitality. We’re glad you’ve chosen to share your passion and talents with us.
Drew Early was named Memorial Health's Chief Operating Officer! Drew, who currently serves as CEO of Decatur Memorial Hospital, will assume responsibilities as COO while continuing to lead DMH until a new CEO is appointed. In the COO role, Drew, who's been with Memorial Health since 2006, will partner with President and CEO Mandy Eaton to oversee system operations and drive greater alignment across all hospitals and services.
The Memorial Health Board of Directors has selected Mandy C. Eaton, PhD, as the organization’s next president and CEO. Her first day will be April 1, following the March 31 retirement of Ed Curtis. Dr. Eaton previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Cone Health, a non-profit healthcare organization that includes five hospitals and numerous outpatient locations serving a five-county area in North Carolina. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in public health and a Master of Science degree in healthcare administration, before earning a doctorate degree in leadership studies from North Carolina A&T State University. “The board was impressed with Dr. Eaton’s leadership skills, her vision for Memorial and her understanding of the important role we play in serving central Illinois,” said Michael A. Aiello, chair of the Memorial Health Board of Directors. “The nationwide interest in this role shows the strong reputation Memorial has as an innovative provider of healthcare.”
Congrats to our swing bed team for receiving an Impact Award for innovation in patient care from ICAHN - Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network. The LMH swing bed program provides skilled nursing care to patients not yet ready to return home following illness, injury or surgery. Learn more about the program & new equipment that led to more patients being discharged home with improved mobility.
Taylorville Memorial Hospital recently received a prestigious four-star rating from the National Rural Rating System, which ranks rural hospitals on patient satisfaction and high-quality care.
Looking to start a new career as a certified medical assistant or licensed practical nurse? Join us at Memorial Care on Koke Mill on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. Bring your resume and speak to a recruiter at the event. On-site interviews will be available. Receive a Starbucks gift card at event when you pre-register by 11/27. Register at https://jobs.memorial.health/event/certified-medical-assistant-of-licensed-practical-nurse-event/.
Come work for an organization with career growth and unlimited earning potential. Springfield Memorial Hospital is hiring for Pharmacy Technicians and Customer Service positions, like front lobby assistants and anesthesia technicians. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Join us Tuesday, October from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for our on-site hiring event. Register at https://memorialhealthsystem.as.me/mhsrecruitmentevents?fbclid=IwAR1wlwrIofDFhyS0Py2PLWubqnyH-tBXwdakDXPOQEcAkOMIc6ZNyvSdt0E.
At Memorial Home Health, we put patients first! We were recently recognized as a 2022 Superior Performer in Patient Satisfaction – which landed us among the nation's top 20% of home healthcare providers! Proud of our team’s dedication to patient care.
