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Leaders from HSHS Illinois, Memorial Health System, SIU Medicine, Springfield Clinic and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health are partnering with the Central Illinois Community Blood Center (CICBC) to ask donors to step forward in support of the region’s blood supply. A joint news conference was held today to help raise awareness of the importance of donating blood to ensure an adequate supply for patients in central Illinois.
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Cutting-edge data science that guided Memorial Health System’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic this year will serve patients well if cases rise in coming weeks and months, a Memorial official says.
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Central Illinois residents should feel safe and secure in seeking health care at local hospitals and clinics as normal operations continue to resume across the region after the COVID-19 pandemic, local health-care leaders say.
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This is a joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come only when a NEW COVID-19 positive case is confirmed and identified as someone who resides in Logan County.
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In recognition for its achievement and innovation in health care sustainability, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has been named a 2020 recipient of the Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award winners, the most prestigious environmental achievement for health care. ALMH also won Circles of Excellence honors in Greening the OR.
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Memorial Health System has launched a major expansion of telehealth to provide safe and convenient outpatient services when an in-person visit isn’t required.
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Masks worn in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19 should cover the bridge of the nose, mouth and chin to be most effective, local health-care providers say.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come daily Monday – Friday and during the weekend as necessary.
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Memorial Health System, in accordance with guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health, on May 11 will begin resuming many surgeries and other medical procedures and visits that had been postponed during the initial stages of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come daily Monday – Friday and during the weekend as necessary.
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Technology helped Deborah Leahy cope with the loneliness of a two-week hospital stay during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come daily Monday – Friday and during the weekend as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come daily Monday – Friday and during the weekend as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come daily Monday – Friday and during the weekend as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come daily Monday – Friday and during the weekend as necessary.
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The ALMH Market will open its “fifth season of fresh” on Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 am at the Logan County Fairgrounds expo building in Lincoln. Originally scheduled for a May 9 opening, the extra time will allow planners to establish a safety plan during the COVID-19 pandemic. While farmers markets have been deemed essential by the Governor’s Executive Order, the format will not be what planners had originally expected for its fifth anniversary season.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come daily Monday – Friday and during the weekend as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come daily Monday – Friday and during the weekend as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County.
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At-home kits with monitoring equipment are helping Memorial Health System health care providers quickly spot potential complications for dozens of central Illinois residents who are recovering at home from COVID-19 symptoms.
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Memorial Health System has launched a new series of video interviews to inform the public about topics related to COVID-19, including updates on testing and ways for the public to protect themselves and others.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come each day as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come each day as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come each day as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come each day as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come each day as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come each day as necessary.
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This is a daily joint communication from the Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Logan County. This communication will come each day as necessary.
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As COVID-19 cases spike throughout Illinois, nine central Illinois hospitals with HSHS Illinois system and Memorial Health System will no longer allow visitors – with some exceptions.
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The distribution of free colorectal home test kits throughout the region in March has been canceled in order to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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Memorial Health System on Tuesday announced it has made its MemorialNow virtual-care service free to anyone in central Illinois.
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Memorial Health System on Tuesday began to postpone elective medical procedures and non-urgent surgeries at its five hospitals and affiliated ambulatory surgical facilities until further notice.
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Memorial Health System will open a respiratory screening clinic at its South Sixth ExpressCare location at 10 a.m. today to screen people for the COVID-19 virus.
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Memorial Health System has extended restrictions on visitors to patients at its hospitals in Springfield, Decatur, Jacksonville and Lincoln, and prohibited visitors to inpatients at its hospital in Taylorville, all to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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The Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois will distribute free colorectal home test kits in March across the region.
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The Illinois Department of Public Health has launched a coronavirus hotline and website to answer questions about the coronavirus and where people can report suspected cases of the disease. Hotline number: 1-800-889-3931 Webpage: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/
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Chrissy Willoughby of Clinton has been named the January 2020 Colleague of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Willoughby has worked at the nonprofit hospital in Lincoln as a physical therapist for seven years.
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Jennifer Meints of Athens has been named the December 2019 Colleague of the Month. Meints has worked at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln as a respiratory therapist for eight years.
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Following a recommendation from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Memorial Health System is putting into place temporary visitor restrictions at its five hospitals, including Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, to curb the spread of the flu.
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If you have visited the Woods Café at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, there is a great chance you have met Bob Hashman. He’s the friendly smile behind the counter who was recently named the November Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month.
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As part of National Rural Health Day, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital announced on Nov. 21 it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in both Outcomes and Patient Perspective categories.
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On Nov. 1, the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation launched the 32nd Annual Light Up a Life Campaign at ALMH. Each year, thousands of individuals and groups are celebrated through a campaign inviting the community to honor those living, remember those who have passed, or show appreciation to those healthcare professionals providing great care.
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Registered nurse Pallavi Misal was recognized recently as the fall 2019 Daisy Award recipient at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
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The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce that Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln has earned 2019 CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired recognition as a certified level 7.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is partnering with the University of Illinois Extension to celebrate National Diabetes Awareness Day. A public event will be held at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital at 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln on Thursday, November 14 to teach participants about pressure cookers.
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Jeffrey Huffer of Lincoln has been named the October Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month.
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Decatur Memorial Hospital has cleared all regulatory approvals and today became the fifth hospital to join Memorial Health System.
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As the ALMH Community Health Collaborative and their partners reviewed the results of Logan County’s Illinois Youth Survey, middle school was identified as a critical time for Logan County youth.
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Kathleen Cunningham of Lincoln has been named the August Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month.
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On Saturday, September 21, the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Run/Walk will take place at 8am at Edward Madigan State Park. The event features 5K and 10K options and will take place rain or shine. This is a chip-timed and course certified event.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital reminds expecting families that each month it offers a free prenatal class. The next 3-hour class will be held Sunday, August 25 from 1pm – 4pm.
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Helping people who cannot do for themselves is the sign of a caring person but it’s an especially appreciated trait in healthcare professionals. Recently an individual with special needs was admitted to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and they were very upset and crying about wanting a new shirt. It became a source of despair for the patient. Respiratory therapist Melanie Crowder promptly stepped into action. She searched the hospital for a new shirt and brought it to the patient to calm them down and it allowed for better care.
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Registration is open to the community for a Youth Mental Health First Aid training at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The course will take place from 8am to 4:30pm on July 31.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative is again offering a free Teen Fitness Court Ambassador Training for 14-19 year olds on Tuesday, July 16 at 6pm.
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Jessie Clark of Lincoln, Illinois has been named the June 2019 Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Clark is a registered nurse in the emergency department and has worked at ALMH for 6 years.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital reminds expecting families that each month it offers a free prenatal class. The next 3-hour class will be held Sunday, June 30 from 1pm – 4pm. The class will be held in Steinfort A at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital located at 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln, Illinois.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative is again offering a FREE Fitness Court Ambassador training but this time it is for teenagers ages 14 – 19. On Tuesday, June 11 at 10am this one-hour training is for teenagers interested in having fun while working out. There will be a demonstration of each of the Fitness Court’s 7-stations. An easy, medium & hard variation to each exercise will be explained. FREE ambassador shirts will be given after the completion of the session. A light snack & water will be provided. At the completion of the training, participants will have the confidence and knowledge to be able to help others use the court.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation’s educational grants program is expanding this year to provide financial help to students interested in becoming certified nursing assistants (CNAs).
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will hold a free seminar on stroke awareness at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 in the Steinfort Room at ALMH located at 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln, IL. Free screenings will be available to the public from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. including blood sugar and lipid profile screenings, medication review, type 2 diabetes screening, nutrition education information for cardio-metabolic disease and more.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation Board has named two recipients of the 2019 Healthcare Career Educational Grant. Preston Ebelherr and Elizabeth Herzog were selected for the educational grant after a rigorous application process that included interviews with members of the ALMH leadership team and foundation directors. Ms. Herzog of Lincoln will receive a $30,000 grant to help fund a Masters of Science in Nursing from Methodist College. Mr. Ebelherr also of Lincoln will receive $5,000 to help fund his pursuit of an Associate’s in Radiography from Heartland Community College. The awards include an agreement to work at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (ALMH) in Lincoln following graduation.
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Teresa Heidbreder was recognized recently as the spring 2019 Daisy Award recipient at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The award is part of the national DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
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Judy Hamrick of Williamsville, Illinois has been named the May 2019 Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Hamrick is a medical records associate in the medical records department and has worked at ALMH for 15 years.
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District 27 announced today that it will once again be providing free lunches to all children this summer as a participant of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). SFSP is a federally funded program that provides nutritious meals during the summer months. All children 18 and under are invited to participate in the statewide program.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation and Heartland Community College will hold an event later this month for students who want to learn more about becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA).
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market will launch its fourth season on Saturday, May 11. The producer-only farmers market will be held rain or shine on Saturdays from 8am – 12pm through September 28 at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, Illinois.
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In recognition for its achievement and innovation in health care sustainability, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has received two awards from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care. ALMH received the Emerald Award for the second year in a row and for the first time received the Circles of Excellence – Food Award.
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Alissa Cross of Atlanta, Illinois has been named the April 2019 Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Cross is a registered nurse in the acute care department and has worked at ALMH for almost seven years.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is providing a free education event for people with diabetes mellitus and their family and friends. Participants can attend meetings the third Friday of each month in the Wombacher Room at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Kevin Curry of Lincoln, Illinois has been named the March 2019 Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Kevin Curry of Lincoln, Illinois has been named the March 2019 Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative is again offering a FREE Fitness Court Ambassador training on Wednesday, April 3 at 5:30pm. The one-hour training will take place at the Fitness Court located at 235 Eighth Street in Lincoln. Local individuals 14 or older interested in having fun while working out is welcome to attend the training to become a Fitness Court Ambassador. A light snack & water will be provided.
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Women take care of their families oftentimes to the point of ignoring their own physical, spiritual and/or emotional needs. On May 10 from 5:30pm-8:30pm, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital hopes to remind Logan County women that you can’t take care of others unless you take care of yourself. And so, for the sixth year, ALMH is hosting a free Ladies Night Out, “Love Yourself Enough” to Logan County women aged 21 and over.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce it has achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ALMH represents the 169th hospital to receive this designation worldwide.
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On Friday, February 15, the Logan County Department of Public Health, Lincoln Park District, and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital welcomed over 250 Logan County fifth graders to a Wellness Expo event at the Lincoln Park District. As part of the event, they were asked to submit a photograph of their favorite physical activity.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Illinois today announced it has been named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the annual Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals award is based upon the results of the Hospital Strength INDEX® from iVantage Health Analytics.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative is joining with Lincoln/Logan County Crimestoppers to celebrate a substance-free and healthy community with a free community bowling party on Sunday, March 3 from 11am-3pm. Participants will receive one free game of bowling, free shoe rental, free lunch and can enter to win giveaways. The event will take place at Logan Lanes located at 1700 Fifth Street in Lincoln.
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Kristal White of Atlanta, Illinois has been named the February 2019 Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. White was nominated by a grateful patient family and selected by her peers for the honor.
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The public is invited to an open house introducing a new service on Wednesday, February 27th from 4pm-6pm at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. ALMH is launching the Senior Life Solutions program with an opening date scheduled for March 4. Guests will be invited to tour the newly renovated department, meet with staff and enjoy free refreshments.
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This Saturday, February 16 from 9am-1pm the Logan County Department of Public Health, Lincoln Park District, and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital invite the public to the free Wellness Expo in the field house at the Lincoln Park District. In 2018, over 650 attended this popular event.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital provides a free education group for people with diabetes mellitus and their family and friends. The group meets the third Friday of the month in the Wombacher Room at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. This month the group will meet on February 15 at 11am and discuss the timely topic of heart health. February is American Heart Month meant to bring awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that having diabetes can raise the risk for developing other dangerous conditions, especially heart disease and stroke.
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Following a recommendation from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Memorial Health System is putting into place temporary visitor restrictions at its four hospitals to curb the spread of the flu.
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The Logan County Department of Public Health, Lincoln Park District, and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital are excited to invite the public to the free Wellness Expo on Saturday, February 16 from 9:00am – 1:00pm at the Lincoln Park District. ALMH will be providing free lipid profile and blood sugar screenings at this year’s event.
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Lisa Shehorn of Mt. Pulaski, Illinois has been named the January 2019 Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Shehorn was selected by her peers for the honor.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital reminds expecting families that each month it offers a free prenatal class. The next 3-hour class will be held Sunday, January 27 from 1pm – 4pm. The class will be held in Steinfort A at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital located at 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln, Illinois.
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The Logan County Department of Public Health, Lincoln Park District and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative will host a Community Wellness Expo on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 9am-1pm. The event will take place inside the Lincoln Park District on the basketball and tennis courts.
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The Logan County Department of Public Health, Lincoln Park District and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative are excited to invite all Logan County fifth graders to participate in this year’s Wellness Expo contest.
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Memorial Health System is seeking volunteers to crochet or knit tiny red hats for babies born in February.
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ALMH purchasing specialist Melanie Goodgion of Lincoln, Illinois has been named the December 2018 Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Goodgion was selected by her peers for the honor.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital proudly welcomed its first baby of 2019 on Wednesday, January 2 at 4:47am. Kadence Lane weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long at birth. Isaac and Jennifer Sheley of Chestnut, Illinois are her proud parents. Kadence will fit right in with this family of girls. She has 2 sisters, Addison (3) and Rylee (1).
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation has awarded Memorial Behavioral Health an $85,000 grant to support the Children’s MOSAIC project. The MOSAIC project provides a Behavioral Health Consultant, employed by Memorial Behavioral Health, to local schools in order to provide appropriate screening and support services to cultivate the social and emotional health of children and families.
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The Lincoln Elks #914 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will once again sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Tuesday, January 8 from 1pm-3pm at ALMH.
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ALMH payroll specialist Rita Wells of Lincoln, Illinois has been named the 2018 Employee of the Year at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. ALMH president and CEO Dolan Dalpoas presented the award to Wells at the ALMH Holiday and Award Celebration on December 7, 2018 held at the Knights of Columbus in Lincoln. Wells was selected by her peers from the 2018 employees of the month to receive the honor.
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The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, during a ceremony held October 29th at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, IL.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital earned national recognition for overall excellence in patient satisfaction and outcomes among all rural hospitals in the nation.
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Painkillers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine and methadone can be prescribed by doctors to treat moderate to severe pain. Brand names of these drugs include OxyContin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Percodan®, Tylox®, and Demerol®. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain reliever and is many times more powerful than other opioids. Heroin is an illegal opioid. All these opioids can have serious risks and side effects according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Community responsibility is a core value of Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. For the past several years, the ALMH Employee Activity Committee has conducted a Thanksgiving basket drive to collect items that will help local families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. The baskets include every item necessary to prepare a family’s Thanksgiving feast.
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An estimated 8.6 percent of adults in Logan County have been diagnosed with diabetes according to the Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Rita Wells of Lincoln has been named the October Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Wells serves as a payroll specialist.
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The public is invited to attend a holiday tradition in early December. Tickets are on sale now for ‘Tis the Season Holiday Luncheon and Card Party, a fundraising tradition of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The event raises funds for the local Lifeline program. This year, the event will take place at the American Legion on Monday, December 3, 2018 at noon. Lunch will be catered by Pat Bay of LincolnLand Catering.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation is pleased to launch the 31st Annual Light Up a Life Campaign at ALMH. Each year, thousands of individuals and groups are celebrated through a campaign inviting the community to honor those living, remember those who have passed, or show appreciation to healthcare professionals providing great care.
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With almost 9 percent of Logan County residents diagnosed with diabetes, a free community Diabetes Expo seems like the right thing to do during American Diabetes Month. Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is bringing local experts to the Oasis Senor Center on November 18 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. to do just that. Jennifer DiPasquale, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, is coordinating the event.
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Stacy Olson of Hartsburg has been named the September Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Olson serves as a patient accounts representative at ALMH and has worked in the department for eight years. She was recognized for the honor by a co-worker who was personally impacted by Olson’s kindness and knowledge.
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The Lincoln Elks #914 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will once again sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Tuesday, October 9 from 1pm-3pm at ALMH.
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Rhonda Jones has been named the August Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Jones is a nurse technician in the acute care department at ALMH.
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There is no shortage of free and healthy activities this Saturday, August 25. Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s Community Health Collaborative is providing a free community bike ride, free health screenings and a free class on the City’s new Fitness Court.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative and the City of Lincoln has partnered with National Fitness Campaign (NFC), inventors of the Fitness Court®, to install and activate a state-of-the-art outdoor gym facility for adults of all fitness levels.
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Heather Parcelle of Lincoln has been named the July Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Parcelle is a unit secretary in the emergency department ALMH.
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Those looking for an activity on a shoestring budget have two choices this Saturday, July 21. The ALMH Community Health Collaborative is providing a community bike ride and a free yoga class to anyone in the community.
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Community members are invited to join ALMH dietitian Jennifer DiPasquale at The ALMH Market for a seasonal, local-foods discussion of tomatoes this Saturday, July 7 at 9:30am. DiPasquale is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. ALMH Market bags and market tokens will be given away at the event along with free samples. Although walk-ins are welcome, samples are limited. Individuals who are interested in the Talk and Taste are encouraged to sign up on the Facebook event page at www.facebook.com/thealmhmarket, or by calling 217-605-5701.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation board has named four recipients of the 2018 Healthcare Career Scholarship. David Curry, Lindsey Goodwin, Katie Hunsley all of Lincoln and Hannah Freer of Mt. Pulaski were selected as recipients after a rigorous application process that included three rounds of interviews with members of the ALMH leadership team and foundation directors. Each student will receive $20,000 to help fund their pursuit of a degree. The award includes an agreement to work at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (ALMH) in Lincoln following graduation.
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Jeremy Gasparin of Lincoln has been named the June Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Gasparin is an information systems specialist in the informations system department at ALMH.
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At 9:30am this Saturday, June 16, community members are invited to join Tony Curcuru at The ALMH Market for a discussion of his travels through the Italian countryside. Samples of three authentic Italian dishes that he learned to make during his 7-month food and farming journey through Italy will be available. Participants will have a chance to win one of five gift certificates to Sorrento’s, Tony’s family restaurant in downtown Lincoln.
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The Lincoln Elks #914 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will once again sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Tuesday, June 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at ALMH.
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On Saturday, September 22, the annual Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Run/Walk will take place at 8am at Edward Madigan State Park. The event features 5K and 10K options and will take place rain or shine. This is a chip-timed and course certified event.
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Community members are invited to join professor of the health and wellness sciences and author of seven books Dr. Frank Ardito at The ALMH Market for the season’s first free “Talk and Taste”. The author will host a wellness discussion and provide samples of three recipes from his cookbook The Self-Care Cookbook this Saturday, June 2 at 9:30am. Ten copies of his cookbook will be given away at the event.
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Cyclists of all ages and skills are invited to join The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market’s first free community bike ride of the season this Saturday, May 26. Guided by ALMH Hospitalist Hal Mohammed, MD, the ride will begin at 10am and be approximately 5 miles long throughout the City of Lincoln.
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Chelsey Smock was recently recognized recently as the spring 2018 Daisy Award recipient at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The award is part of the national DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market will launch its third season on Saturday, May 12. The producer-only farmers market will be held rain or shine on Saturdays through September 29 from 8 a.m. – Noon in the Expo Building at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, Illinois.
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In recognition for leading the health care industry in sustainability and environmental stewardship, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital received the prominent Greenhealth Emerald Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care. The award is one of the Environmental Excellence Awards given each year to honor environmental achievements in the health care sector.
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With flu cases in Illinois declining, Memorial Health System’s four hospitals have lifted their visitor restrictions.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital provides a free education group for people with diabetes mellitus. The group meets the third Friday of the month in the Wombacher Room at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. This month the group will meet on Friday, April 20 to discuss the topic, “Spring Menu Makeover.” Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite recipes.
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Kelly Belley of Lincoln has been named the March Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Belley is a Registered Nurse in the emergency department.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market will launch its third season on Saturday, May 12. The producer-only farmers market will be held rain or shine on Saturdays through September 29 from 8am – NOON in the Expo Building at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, Illinois. On Wednesday, April 11 potential volunteers are invited to attend a volunteer orientation at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital from 6pm-7:30pm. The orientation will offer interested individuals an opportunity to learn ab
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital reminds expecting families that each month it offers a free prenatal class. The next 3-hour class will be held Sunday, March 25 from 1pm – 4pm. The class will be held in Steinfort A at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital located at 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln, Illinois.
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The Lincoln Elks #914 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will once again sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Tuesday, April 10 from 1pm-3pm at ALMH. The clinic is by appointment only.  The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development.  If your child has an uncorrectable deformity, complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature, they can be seen at
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Karla Carr of Delavan has been named the February Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Carr is senior occupational therapist and works in the rehabilitation department.
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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States (men and women combined), yet is highly preventable, detectable, and treatable. Many people with precancerous conditions or early colon cancer don’t know it. That is why screening is so important. The National Cancer Institute reports that in Logan County, Illinois colon cancer death rates are higher than the state and national average. In an effort to encourage screenings, Abrah
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and the American Heart Association are celebrating American Heart Month by knitting and crocheting red hats for all babies born at the Lincoln hospital in February.
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The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Illinois based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.
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The Logan County Department of Public Health, Lincoln Park District, and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital are excited to invite the public to the free Wellness Expo on Saturday, February 17 from 9:00am – 1:00pm at the Lincoln Park District. Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will be on-site providing a variety of services including free health screenings.
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Applications are now available for the 2018 Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation Healthcare Careers Scholarship.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and the Logan County Department of Public Health are seeking input from the public to assess the health needs of the residents of Logan County.
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The Logan County Department of Public Health, Lincoln Park District and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative are excited to invite all Logan County fifth graders to participate in this year’s Wellness Expo contest.
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Memorial Medical Center, HSHS St. John’s Hospital and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health are once again collaborating on a project to assess the health needs of the residents of Sangamon County.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital proudly welcomed its first baby of 2018 on Wednesday, January 3 at 10:56pm. Scarlett Gracelynn weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 ½ inches long at birth. Ashley Martinez and Eddie Skelton, Jr. of Lincoln are the proud parents. She has 2 sisters and 1 brother.
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There’s a safer alternative to driving for anyone who has too much to drink at Lincoln bars during the holiday season. Safe Ride is a free ride home from bars within the city of Lincoln sponsored by the ALMH Community Health Collaborative.
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Memorial Health System is seeking volunteers to crochet or knit tiny red hats for babies born in February.
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The Lincoln Elks #914 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will once again sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Tuesday, January 9 from 1pm to 3:00pm at ALMH.
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Illinois is experiencing a severe flu season, with many people experiencing flu-like symptoms throughout Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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ALMH Emergency Room Nurse Casie Milner of Springfield, Illinois has been named the 2017 Employee of the Year at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. ALMH president and CEO Dolan Dalpoas presented the award to Milner at the ALMH Holiday and Award Celebration on December 1, 2017 held at the Knights of Columbus in Lincoln. Milner was selected by her peers from the 2017 employees of the month to receive the honor.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital provides a free education group for people with diabetes mellitus. The group meets the third Friday of the month at the Oasis Senior Center located at 2810 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln. This month the group will meet on Friday, December 15 from 11am to 12pm and discuss the topic, “Holiday Helpings.”
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As part of the American Heart Association's Little Hats, Big Hearts campaign, Memorial Health System is seeking volunteers to crochet or knit tiny red hats for babies born in February.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital reminds expecting families that each month it offers a free prenatal class. The next 3-hour class will be held Sunday, December 10 from 1pm – 4pm. The class will be held in Steinfort A at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital located at 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln, Illinois.
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The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, during a ceremony held November 14th at the I Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, IL.
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Today, on National Rural Health Day, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health/iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Perspective reflecting top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation.
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Lisa Jones of Delavan has been named the November Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Jones is an MRI technologist and works in the radiology department.
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Memorial Health System earned one of the top excellence awards from the International Hospital Federation.
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Tickets are on sale now for ‘Tis the Season Holiday Luncheon and Card Party, a fundraising tradition of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The event raises funds for the local Lifeline program. This year, the event will take place at the American Legion on December 4, 2017 at noon. Lunch will be catered by Pat Bay of LincolnLand Catering.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation is pleased to launch the 30th Annual Light Up a Life Campaign at ALMH. Each year, thousands of individuals and groups are celebrated through a campaign inviting the community to honor those living, remember those who have passed, or show appreciation to those healthcare professionals providing great care.
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Amanda Pollice of Lincoln has been named the October Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Pollice is an echo technician and works in the cardiopulmonary department
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Logan County businesses and organizations are invited to bring their health-related offerings to the 2018 Wellness Expo on Saturday, February 17 from 9am – 1pm at the Lincoln Park District. The event is expected to bring over 600 community members together in celebration of healthy behaviors.
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The Lincoln Elks #914 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will once again sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Tuesday, October 10 from 1pm to 3:00pm at ALMH.
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Diane Buse of Lincoln has been named the September Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Buse has worked as a unit secretary in the acute care department at ALMH for over seven years.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market will hold its final market of the regular season on Saturday, September 30 from 8am to noon at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln. And while summer is coming to an end there is still a variety of Illinois-grown produce available.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital reminds expecting families that each month it offers a free prenatal class. The next 3-hour class will be held Sunday, September 24 from 1pm – 4pm. The class will be held in Steinfort A at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital located at 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln, Illinois.
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Memorial Health System received one of the top honors today in a statewide quality excellence competition sponsored by the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) – the fifth quality award that the health system has received from the association in the last five years.
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Since February 2016, the ALMH Community Health Collaborative, previously known as Healthy Communities Partnership, has been working with members across the community to address the opioid crisis. A resulting action plan was developed containing activities to address prevention, harm reduction, enforcement and treatment.
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On Saturday, Oct. 7, The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Run/Walk will take place at 9 a.m. at Edward Madigan State Park. The event features 5K and 10K options and will take place rain or shine. This is a chip-timed and course certified event.
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Sherry Hudson of Kenney, Illinois has been named the August Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Hudson has worked in the medical records department at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital since October 2012.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital reminds expecting families that each month it offers a free prenatal class. The next 3-hour class will be held Sunday, Aug. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. The class will be held in Steinfort A at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital located at 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln, Illinois.
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Charlotte Bland of Hartsburg, Illinois has been named the July Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Bland has worked as a registered nurse at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in the obstetrics department for over 14 years.
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The ALMH Community Health Collaborative is encouraging those who attend the Logan County Fair and drink alcohol to utilize SAFE RIDES, a free ride home to prevent drunk driving accidents.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital reminds expecting families that each month it offers a free prenatal class.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (ALMH) is one of the nation’s most wired hospitals, according to the Hospital & Health Networks’ 19th annual Health Care’s Most Wired Survey.
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Casie Howard of Southern View, Illinois has been named the June Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Howard has worked as a registered nurse at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in the emergency department for over five years.
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The Sleep Disorder Center at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation has named Emma O’Donoghue of Lincoln as the 2017 Healthcare Career Scholarship recipient. Ms. O’Donoghue will receive a total of $20,000 over four years to help pursue her healthcare education.
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Christopher Monkman of Clinton, Illinois has been named the May Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Edgar J. Curtis, president and CEO of Memorial Health System, will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the University of Illinois on May 13 during commencement ceremonies for the University of Illinois Springfield.
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Tammy Pourchot of Emden, Illinois has been named the April Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Pourchot has worked at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital for 18 years.
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It’s not uncommon for parents to worry about underage drinking and their teenager’s safety on the road, especially on prom night. And the prom season is upon us. Healthy Communities Partnership reminds the community about the local DrunkStopper program as a way to be proactive and keep our children and our streets safer on prom night and every night of the year.
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Practice Greenhealth Partner Recognition Award honors emerging leaders in environmental stewardship
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With flu cases in Illinois declining, Memorial Health System’s four hospitals, including Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, have lifted their visitor restrictions.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital reminds expecting families that each month it offers a free prenatal class. The next 3-hour class will be held Sunday, April 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The class will be held in Steinfort A at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Vicky Bell has been named the March Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Bell has worked as the nursing administrative assistant in the nursing administration at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital for 16 years.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Illinois was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by iVantage Health Analytics and The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
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Eric Dunn of Springfield was been named the February Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Dunn has worked as a Registered Nurse in the acute care department at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital for 15 years.
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At the age of 17 Hazel Rigg was working in a long term care facility and immediately knew that she wanted to be a nurse. She completed her nursing degree after high school and now has a nursing career that includes experience in a variety of settings such as long term care, physician offices and hospital intensive care units. Rigg currently works in the acute care department at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Illinois.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce a return of their initiative to improve the health of the people and communities in Logan and eastern Mason County. The ALMH Market will reopen on Saturday, May 13 and continue rain or shine on Saturdays through September 30.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital announced today that it is offering free prenatal classes to expecting mothers. The classes will be offered monthly with the first class scheduled for Sunday, January 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. The classes will be held in Steinfort A at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Illinois is experiencing a severe flu season, with many people experiencing flu-like symptoms throughout Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Visitors to Memorial Health System Hospitals Encouraged to Take Precautions to Prevent Spread of Influenza
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Cody and Monica Baker of Lincoln welcomed their first child precisely on his due date, January 1. And with that, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital proudly welcomed its first baby of 2017. Baby boy Landon Andrew Baker arrived at 2:25am weighing 9 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 19 ¼ inches long at birth.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has announced Anett Oesterlein of Pekin as the December Employee of the Month. Oesterlein joined the ALMH laboratory department in April 2012 and serves as a medical laboratory technician.
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Mary Jean Blythe of Lincoln has been named the 2016 Employee of the Year at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Edgar J. Curtis, president and CEO of Memorial Health System in Springfield, will become chair of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association's 2017 board of trustees on Jan. 1.
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Tickets are on sale now for ‘Tis the Season Holiday Luncheon and Card Party, a fundraising tradition of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The event raises funds for the local Lifeline program.
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Mary Jean Blythe of Lincoln has been named the November Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Blythe has worked in the obstetrics department at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital for 21 years.
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ALMH today announced it has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in outcomes, patient satisfaction, and financial strength reflecting top quartile performance among all rural acute care hospitals in the nation.
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Paula Henry-Dahm of Mason City has been named the October Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Jackie Cade was been named the September ALMH employee of the month. Cade has worked at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital for 37 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in medical technology and works as medical technologist in the laboratory department.
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Kara Richardson has been named the August ALMH employee of the month. Richardson has been a nurse in the emergency department at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital for six years.
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Vivian Dahmm De Valdes of Lincoln has been named the July employee of the month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Valdes is a registered nurse in the perioperative services department at ALMH.
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Melissa Davis of New Holland, Illinois has been named the June employee of the month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation (ALMH-F) has recently named two 2016 Healthcare Career Scholarship recipients.
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Candace Barry of Lincoln has been named the May ALMH employee of the month.
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Memorial Medical Center is accepting applications for exhibitors to participate in its seventh annual Be Aware Women’s Fair in October.
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Once again, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Illinois has been named one of iVantage Health Analytics’ Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States. This is the third time that Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has earned Top 100 designation.
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Depending on the day, you may find Crystal Bullinger performing x-rays, fluoroscopy, bone density scans, CAT scans or scheduling appointments for diagnostic tests. As a radiology and computed tomography technologist, no day is ever the same.
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Donor gifts make hospice patient wishes come true, help families cope with grief.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce their latest initiative to improve the health of the people and communities in Logan and eastern Mason County.
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As a Radiography, Mammography, and CT Technologist at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Taylor Rohrer has an opportunity to be part of the great healthcare given to the Logan County and eastern Mason County communities. And that’s why she loves her job.
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You know the feeling. It’s a mix of nervous butterflies combined with budding excitement that only builds the closer you get to starting something new. And for Hannah Sheley, a soon-to-be pharmacy graduate from Lincoln, it represents the starting block of her chosen career path.
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To stress the importance of behavioral health to overall wellness and to strengthen its connection to Memorial Health System, Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois has changed its name to Memorial Behavioral Health.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has announced Mark Craig of Emden as the February Employee of the Month. Craig joined ALMH in 2014 as a sports enhancement specialist in the rehabilitation department.
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Decatur Memorial Hospital has joined The BJC Collaborative, a collaboration among health care systems throughout Illinois, Missouri and Eastern Kansas.
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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, heroin use has increased significantly in the past few years, and it continues to rise.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has announced Rhonda O’Donoghue of Lincoln as the January Employee of the Month. O’Donoghue is a member of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital surgery team.
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Visitors to ChooseMemorial.org can access a PDF file of the 2015 annual report for the seven-affiliate health system, which includes patient testimonials and significant achievements realized on behalf of the patients and communities served by the health system.
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Edgar J. Curtis, president and CEO of Memorial Health System in Springfield, has been elected chair-elect of the 2016 Illinois Health and Hospital Association’s board of trustees.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital proudly welcomed its first baby of 2016 on Saturday, January 2. Erin Mason and her fiancé Chuck Ray, both of Bloomington, welcomed their baby boy Finn at 1:47 pm. Finn weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 ¼ inches long at birth.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has announced Bobbi Meador of Decatur as the December Employee of the Month.
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The 2015 ‘Tis the Season Holiday Luncheon and Card Party, a fundraising tradition of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, took place on December 7, 2015. This year’s event was supported by 155 attendees, the biggest to date, with all the proceeds supporting the local Lifeline Program.
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Logan County businesses and organizations are invited to bring their health-related offerings to the 2016 Wellness Expo on Saturday, February 20 from 9.a.m. to 1.p.m. at the Lincoln Park District.
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Sherrie Carlin of Chestnut has been named the 2015 Employee of the Year at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital announced today that it has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.
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Amy Knox, a physical therapist with Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, has earned certification as a Sports Certified Specialist from the American Physical Therapy Association.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has announced Terri Ann Jean of Lincoln as the November Employee of the Month.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has announced Roberta Runyon of Broadwell as the October Employee of the Month.
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Morgan Flubacker of Midland City was recently recognized recently as the Fall 2015 Daisy Award recipient at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has completed a community health need assessment and placed the document online for the public.
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Memorial is One of Only Two Illinois Hospitals Outside of Chicago to Achieve Certification.
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When you enter the doors of Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital there is a good possibility that you will be greeted by Diane Powers of Lincoln, the ALMH September Employee of the Month.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has announced Jeff Neal of Emden as the August Employee of the Month. Neal has worked at ALMH for almost five years. He is currently serving as a Sterile Processing Technician but began at ALMH in the Environmental Services department.
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For the first time, Becker's Hospital Review has published a list of "50 Critical Access Hospitals to Know" in the United States and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Illinois has been named to the list.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has announced Sasha Bruns of Lincoln as the July Employee of the Month. Bruns has worked at ALMH for three years. She is currently a Medical Records Associate in the Medical Records Department.
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Molly Wilson has joined Memorial Health System as administrator of marketing and communications.
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Health data security and patient engagement are top priorities for the nation’s hospitals, according to results of the 17th annual HealthCare’s Most Wired™ survey, released today by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
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Memorial Health System was the highest ranked healthcare system to receive a national award for its commitment to learning innovation.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has announced Jennifer Glascock of Lincoln as the June Employee of the Month.
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On July 8 at 9 a.m., Logan County will welcome its first race course certified by USA Track and Field (USATF), the national governing body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States.
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To celebrate their volunteers, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital held their annual spring recognition luncheon at the America Legion in Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation (ALHF) has named three 2015 Healthcare Career Scholarship recipients.
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The Lincoln Elks #914 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will once again sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Tuesday, June 23 at ALMH.
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When this year's fifth grade health fair contest rules were sent out to Logan County schools this winter, Amanda Geary's class at Central Elementary School in Lincoln was excited for the challenge and went right to work.
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Paula Snodgrass, RN, has been named the May employee of the month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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When the head moves rapidly back and forth it may cause a mild form of traumatic brain injury called a concussion. Concussions are very serious injuries with potentially catastrophic effects and can occur in any sport or physical activity.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital was recently named one of the iVantage Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States.
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Jessica Schieffer of Lincoln was recognized recently as the Spring 2015 Daisy Award recipient at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The award is part of the national DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
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A community open house will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, for the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation, at the intersection of Rutledge and Miller streets on the Memorial Medical Center campus.
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Seth Bramwell of Lincoln has been named the April employee of the month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Being admitted to the hospital can create anxieties for adults and be even more intimidating for children. The ALMH Auxiliary welcomes local children to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital each year during the months of March and April to show them that a hospital stay doesn’t need to be frightening. The next Mini-Medical Day is planned for April 16.
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Jade Dean of New Holland, Illinois was been named the March employee of the month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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This year, Chester East Lincoln and New Holland Middletown Elementary School took a large step toward creating a healthy school environment for their students.
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Memorial Health System's annual report is now available to the public online.
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Penny Tutter of Lincoln was named the February employee of the month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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A check representing collective donor gifts of $11,571.68 from the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation's Dr. Wayne J. Schall Hospice Fund was recently presented to Memorial Home Services staff members who work with Logan County patients and their families.
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The Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation has presented funds to Logan-Mason Rehabilitation Center.
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Sherrie Carlin of Chestnut was named the January 2015 employee of the month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Businesses and organizations are invited to bring their health-related offerings to the Community Health Fair planned for March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln Park District.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will continue to provide a free support group for people with diabetes. Family members, caregivers, and friends are also invited to attend.
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For the second year in a row, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is proud to play a role in the parade with a dedicated rose on the Donate Life float.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital announced that it has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation.
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Tracy Curry of Lincoln has been named the December employee of the month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Carol Skorzak of Lincoln has been named the 2014 Employee of the Year at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
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Jessica Davison of Beason has been named the November Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Carol Skorzak of Lincoln has been named the October Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital's Healthy Communities Partnership and Memorial Physician Services are kicking off National Diabetes Awareness month in November with a community education event.
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Almost a year ago, a public meeting brought together over 30 individuals to discuss the bicycle and trailway master plan developed under the guidance of the Logan County Regional Planning Commission.
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Dawn Draper of Lincoln has been named the September Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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The Lincoln Elks #914 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will once again sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on October 7, 2014 at ALMH. Assessments will be conducted by David Olysav, MD.
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Memorial Home Services Hospice will offer training in October to people who are interested in serving as volunteers.
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Becky Semple of Hartsburg has been recognized as the August Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Semple works as a polysomnographer in the Cardio-Pulmonary Department.
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According to the Healthy Communities Institute, diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States in 2007.
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Shirley Hackett regularly hit 200 when she was a league bowler, but pain in her joints caused her to quit mid-game.
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Kalli Rigg of Atlanta has been recognized as the July Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Healthy Communities Partnership announced today that a new task force has been established in order to promote and encourage breastfeeding in Logan County.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce it has recently earned the CNOR® Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (ALMH) has been named among the nation’s most wired hospitals in the Hospital & Health Networks’ 16th annual Health Care’s Most Wired Survey.
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Memorial Home Services Hospice and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will host a free seminar in July on how people can discuss end-of-life wishes with their loved ones.
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Janna Shaw of Lincoln has be recognized as the June Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Rachel Sanders of Lincoln has been recognized as the May Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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After a long absence from the area and two years of working to bring the service back to Logan County, the Elks were thrilled to welcome 10 families to the Elks Orthopedic Assessment Clinic held at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital on April 8, 2014.
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When you are experiencing muscle pain, it is difficult to focus on anything else. Luckily, there are many options available to help find relief.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital announced updates to its website, ALMH.org, that include changes to navigation and look and feel.
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Teresa Heidbreder of Middletown was recognized this week as the first DAISY Award recipient in Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital history.
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Kara Estep of Lincoln was born at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln and now, 24 years later, she has been honored with the Employee of the Month award.
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Getting back into an exercise routine when you've spent the winter months in near hibernation takes effort, but the health benefits are worth it, an athletic trainer with Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital said.
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Being admitted to the hospital can create anxieties for adults and be even more intimidating for children.
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Charles Callahan, senior vice president and chief quality officer for Memorial Health System, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective April 1.
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Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville has cleared all regulatory approvals and has become the fourth hospital to join Memorial Health System.
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When Debbie Owens of Lincoln began her first job after high school at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital she might not have know it but she chose her career.
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In an effort to reduce Logan County's colon-cancer rate below the statewide average, healthcare professionals at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital are urging residents to be screened for colon cancer in March.
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With flu cases in Illinois declining, Memorial Health System's three hospitals - Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Memorial Medical Center in Springfield and Taylorville Memorial Hospital - have lifted their visitor restrictions.
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If you're diabetic and looking to lead a healthier lifestyle, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is offering a popular class that is covered by insurance.
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Erica Beutel of Morton has been named the February Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
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The Lincoln Elks #914 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at ALMH.
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Logan County businesses and organizations are invited to bring their health-related offerings to the Community Health Fair that will be held this year on March 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln Park District.
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The Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation has presented funds to Logan-Mason Rehabilitation Center participants.
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Applications are now available for the 2014 Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation Healthcare Careers Scholarship.
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Local artist David Alexander's stained glass creation entitled "Five Doves" was dedicated on Jan. 27 at ALMH.
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Arlene DeWilde of Lincoln has been named the January Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
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A check representing collective donor gifts of $10,739 from the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation's Dr. Wayne J. Schall Hospice Fund was recently presented to Memorial Home Services staff who work with Logan County patients and their families.
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Memorial Health System's annual report is now available to the public online.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is accepting nominations to nationally recognize outstanding nursing with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses.
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Memorial Health System chairman of the board James P. Bruner and Passavant Area Hospital board chairwoman Janet M. Terry have announced the two organizations have signed an affiliation agreement that would make Passavant the Springfield-based health system's fourth hospital, pending regulatory approvals.
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On January 1, 2014 the 125th Rose Parade themed “Dreams Come True,” will feature floral floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units along Colorado Boulevard in Pasedena, California. This year, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is proud to play a role in the parade with a dedicated rose on the Donate Life float.
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Nikki Hamilton of Springfield has been named the December Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
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Darla Ludolph of Williamsville has been named the 2013 Employee of the Year at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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On Oct. 29, around 25 people gathered at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital to discuss the trail plan for Logan County.
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When Ally Leesman's first baby was born last month, she was glad that she decided to deliver her baby at the local hospital.
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Tom Frost of Lincoln has been named the November Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
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Darla Ludolph of Williamsville has been named the October Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
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The Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation and Memorial SportsCare at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital announced the winners of the 3rd Annual Moving Forward 5K held on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Over 130 runners and walkers of all fitness levels participated in the event at Edward Madigan State Park in Lincoln. Proceeds support local wellness programs in Logan County.
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A Logan County, Illinois bicycle and trailway master plan was developed under the guidance of the Logan County Regional Planning Commission. The design was completed by Farnsworth Group using a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The master plan provides a framework to facilitate transportation enhancements for bicyclists, pedestrians, in-line skaters and non-motorized vehicles throughout all of Logan County.
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Gerardo Valdes struggled with pain in his left hip for nearly a year and a half before he decided it was time to listen to his wife’s advice and have it checked out.
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Memorial Health System captured top honors in the healthcare system category in a quality excellence competition sponsored by the Illinois Hospital Association.
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Roger McCoy of Normal has been named the September Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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The ALMH Auxiliary is an organization that supports the services and programs of Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Recently, the group moved forward with an equipment purchase for the ALMH Obstetrics Unit that has the potential to save lives.
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Judy Hamrick of Williamsville has been named the August Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Community responsibility is a core value of Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. For the past several years, the ALMH Employee Activity Committee has conducted several food drives to collect items to help local families in need.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has been named among the nation's most wired hospitals in the 15th annual Health Care's Most Wired Survey.
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Ina Tjelle of Lincoln has been named the July Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
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The Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation (ALHF) has named two 2013 Healthcare Career Scholarship recipients.
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When Lester Happ was admitted to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital it was clear to him and his wife, Carol, that he would likely be spending their 60th wedding anniversary at the hospital.
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Timothy Sedlacek of Springfield has been named the June Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Sedlacek has worked as a trauma nurse specialist in the Emergency Department for the past nine years.
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After more than three decades of caring for the sick and injured at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Anne Sydney, RN, BSN, of Lincoln was named the 2013 Nurse of the Year.
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Amy Row of Lincoln retired from Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital after a 42-year career in nursing.
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As part of the Prairie STAT Heart Program, the second a heart attack patient enters the Emergency Room doors at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital the clock begins ticking to ensure treatment is received with the critical window of 90 to 120 minutes.
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Ariel Staton of Lincoln has been named the May Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Staton has worked as a Dietary Technician in the Dietary Department for the past four years.
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Being admitted to the hospital can create anxieties for adults and be even more intimidating for children. The ALMH Auxiliary is showing local first and second graders that a hospital stay does not need to be frightening.
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A check representing collective donor gifts of more than $8,000 from the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation's Dr. Wayne J. Schall Hospice Fund was recently presented to the Memorial Home Services nurses who work with Logan county patients and their families.
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To celebrate their volunteers, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital held a recognition luncheon on Monday, April 22, at the American Legion in Lincoln.
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The Memorial Heart Failure Disease Management Program is now available at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
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Moses Hernandez of Lincoln has been named the April Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Two Memorial Health System Hospitals - Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital of Lincoln and Taylorville Memorial Hospital - have been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics as two of the nation's top 100 best-performing critical access hospitals.
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Gertrude Bruce of Williamsville has had several major surgeries at hospitals, including Mayo Clinic. During her hospital stays she found that the design of a hospital gown leaves you an appreciation to have something to cover your legs.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics as one of the nation's top 100 best-performing critical access hospitals.
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Kathy Hopwood of Lincoln has been named the March Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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The benefits of breastfeeding extend will beyond basic nutrition. Not only do babies receive all the vitamins and nutrients they need for the first six months of life, breast milk is packed with disease-fighting substances that protect babies from illness.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital has been providing free blood pressure checks every Tuesday for many years, but last month one of the hospital's regular customers hit a milestone.
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LaVerne Landers of Lincoln will retire from Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital this month after providing 28 years of service to the hospital and its patients.
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Cheryl Boyd of Lincoln has been named the February employee of the month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is featured in Memorial Health System's 2012 annual report, which is now available to the public online.
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For the safety of patients and their families, Memorial Health System is recommending visitors to its three hospitals — Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln and Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville —help prevent the spread of respiratory infections by requesting that: • Inpatient hospital visits be limited to two visitors per patient at one time; • All visitors be 18 or older and show no signs of illness.
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Rita Wells of Lincoln has been named the January Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
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