Clay Yates of Springfield was 31 when he received a new heart during a 10-hour procedure at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The former Division I college golfer (who lives in Panther Creek and golfs regularly there) celebrated that health…
In May 2020, Janet and Bobby Lewis were determined to escape the housebound routine of COVID-19 lockdown. They embarked on a short motorcycle road trip to Hannibal, MO, with two other couples and were approaching the bridge over the Mississippi…
Memorial Health will offer “Mobile Memorial” as a care center for spectators to receive first aid care as well as health screenings and education at nine “holes” located within the tent. “Mobile Memorial” will be open 7 a.m. to 5…
Ruth Ann and John Hamilton, both 76, had just celebrated their daughter’s birthday with a family dinner at their home in Springfield. The dishes were done, their daughter and her family had left, and Ruth Ann was making a bowl…
Memorial Health offers several award recognition programs for our employees nominated by patients, patient family members or colleagues. The nomination process is easy and straightforward. Feedback is always valuable and appreciated as we constantly look for ways to improve our…
April 19, 2022, marks 125 years since the founding of our organization. Memorial Health began as a modest hospital and training school for nurses headquartered in a converted private home at Fifth Street and North Grand Avenue in Springfield. Over…
In the midst of a pandemic, Project SEARCH placed older students with disabilities as workers in the heart of Springfield Memorial Hospital (SMH). The results have been stunning. “Our colleagues have been blown away by their abilities and what they bring…
Sarah Lacox’s family history provided a few warning signs for the registered nurse from Decatur. Her brother was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer while her sister had a laparoscopic procedure for a hiatal hernia. Sarah herself had a history…
Ever had to wrestle a digital screen from your screaming child? Controlling screen time can be a monumental challenge—screens are everywhere, and young (and old) brains are easily addicted. “Screen time poses a larger challenge than the negative impact of…
While everyone is anxious to resume a more normal holiday season this year, COVID-19 numbers continue to increase in our communities. As we enter a season of holiday parties and gatherings, consider these tips on how to celebrate safely with…