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.
We are proud of our nursing teams and the incredible work they do every day. Learn more about their efforts in Quality, Safety and Teamwork in the 2024 Nursing Annual Report.
Learn about the community health priorities for each of our hospitals as part of the 2025-2027 Community Health Implementation Plan, now viewable online. The action plans reflect identified needs in the community & provide a roadmap to help guide our efforts to improve the health of people in the communities we serve. Access the plans below.
