Memorial Photographers Capture 2016 in 12 Poignant Images

Life happens in the patient rooms and hallways of our hospitals and clinics, in the events we sponsor and the causes we champion. Life happens in the connections between our employees and patients and their families. In 2016, our photographers shot thousands of images that captured Memorial’s mission – to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. The following twelve photographs represent some of their favorite work – and ours – in 2016. Enjoy.

A hospice volunteer and her therapy dog spend time with a patient.

Glee at the Enos Park Bike Club ride.

An environmental service employee works on Thanksgiving.

Our four Leap Year babies received special “Leap Frog” hats on Feb. 29

Match Day at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation for residents of SIU School of Medicine.

Memorial’s CEO praises nurses for Memorial Medical Center’s third consecutive Magnet designation.

Memorial’s Chief Nursing Officer recognizes a “Teens Experiencing Nursing” TEN Camp participant upon completion of the program.

Storm clouds give way to sunshine on a colleague and Dr. Adair’s bicycle during the first annual Dan Adair, MD, Memorial Triathlon.

Twenty percent of our volunteers are veterans, representing all branches of the military.

“I’m Going to Be a Big Brother/Sister” class is always popular with the preschool crowd (and their parents).

A physician and nurse work side by side in an Interventional Radiology suite.

Destini’s wedding – a beautiful ceremony at Memorial Medical Center coordinated by her nursing team.