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Memorial Health works diligently to provide language services for patients who require translation assistance in healthcare environments. Meet Maria Martin and Katelyn Eldridge who have worked together for several years. Maria is a Spanish speaking patient who relies on Katelyn to interpret communication from her physician. Read more about their partnership and Memorial’s dedication to patient care: https://lnkd.in/gRk9Ea9F

Welcome Pooja Sheth-Dutt, MD, to Memorial Care in Forsyth! She completed a residency at SIU Center for Family and Community Medicine in Springfield, where she was twice named Resident of the Year. Dr. Sheth-Dutt is a family medicine physician and is accepting patients of all ages. https://lnkd.in/gvNU_vfS

Congrats to our Memorial Health Colleagues of the Month for October: DMH: Paylee Ochs; JMH: Ashley Brant; LMH: Libby Campbell; SMH: Mary Vignali, RN; TMH: Meagan Brownback; Ambulatory: Jane Brown; and System Resources: Jess Hayes.

If you know someone who smokes or who has smoked heavily for many years, encourage them to talk with their healthcare provider about scheduling a lung screening. It may save a life. Early detection is key when it comes to fighting lung cancer, and low-dose lung cancer screenings offered at Memorial Health locations throughout the year are a powerful tool. National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Saturday, Nov. 9, and was created to raise awareness of lung cancer screenings. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. “We perform low-dose lung cancer screenings throughout the year to help combat those statistics,” said Kristin Perucho, RN, medical imaging nurse navigator. “A lung cancer screening is essentially a low-dose CT of the chest for people who have a significant smoking history and are at a higher risk for lung cancer.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gUimrT6c

Congratulations to four Memorial Health leaders who were recently honored by Becker’s Hospital Review! - Dolan Dalpoas, president and CEO of Lincoln Memorial Hospital, and Kim Bourne, president and CEO of Taylorville Memorial Hospital, were both named “Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know.” Full list: https://lnkd.in/gJEcbnZR - Jennifer Bond, vice president and SMH chief nursing officer, was named to the 2024 list of "CNOs to Know." Full list: https://lnkd.in/gPQctRxk - Valeria Cueto CDM, CDE, vice president, Equity and Experience, was named a "Hispanic and Latino Leader to Know.” Full list: https://lnkd.in/gQGKpQjZ This recognition by Becker’s is a reflection of the strength of our leadership team and our shared commitment to doing what’s best for our patients and our region. Congratulations!

Farming is a physically dangerous and emotionally stressful occupation marked by unknowns and uncontrollable factors like the weather and the market. Stress can cause fatigue, distraction and difficulty concentrating – all dangerous when dealing with heavy equipment. Learn the signs of stress and check out helpful resources here: https://lnkd.in/g84faAzC

Don't miss this heart-healthy event! Memorial Specialty Care cardiologists are bringing their expertise to Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Seasonal flu is on the rise around central Illinois. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months – including people who were previously excluded due to egg allergies. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gZGuKuDM

In June 2023, the Nurse Residency Program at Memorial Health expanded to serve all five Memorial hospitals. The revamped Nurse Residency Program provides a standard, formal support system for RNs transitioning into practice across Memorial & includes six professional skills seminars that integrate hands-on activities and simulation to apply seminar topics to bedside practice. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-PQqzwf

We’re proud that Memorial Health has been recognized as a 2024 top performer in environmental sustainability excellence by Vizient, Inc. The award honors healthcare organizations that make a positive contribution to human and environmental health through responsible purchasing decisions and reducing our environmental impact. Congratulations to our Supply Chain team on this recognition!