Medics First continues supporting central Illinois through the work they do including their recent donation to the Memorial Medical Center Emergency Department. Thank you, Medics First of Springfield Illinois!
Through our words and actions, Memorial Health System pledges to fight racism and other forms of discrimination within healthcare and create a culture where everyone feels safe, welcome and included.
For more than three decades, Memorial's Festival of Trees has kicked off the holiday season for families around central Illinois. While carrying on this tradition is important, we also have a commitment to keep our community safe. As our region continues to cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision not to host an in-person Festival this year.
But we know the season just wouldn’t be the same without this beloved event. That’s why we’re excited to announce our first-ever virtual Festival of Trees, with a theme that’s very appropriate for 2020: A Season of Hope. Between Nov. 21 and 29, you’ll be able to take an online tour of our beautifully decorated trees and wreaths and vote for your favorites to support Memorial Medical Center Foundation. Watch for more details in the coming weeks about how you can get involved
Please join us in congratulating Mitch Rogers on his new role. http://mhs.social/CaGB50AXB9e
Memorial Health System
August 11 at 5:30 PM ·
We are proud to reintroduce Mitch Rogers in his new role as vice president and chief equity, diversity and inclusion officer for Memorial Health System effective Oct. 1. Mitch has more than two decades of healthcare experience, including his current role as system administrator of cardiovascular and pulmonary services at Memorial. In his new position, he will oversee planning and implementation of strategies aimed at making Memorial more welcoming and inclusive for all and dismantling the barriers that prevent people in our communities from accessing healthcare.
The events of recent months have made it clearer than ever that racism has a negative effect on the health of people of color here in central Illinois and across our nation. As healthcare professionals, we have an obligation to take our mission beyond our walls and address the inequities behind the troubling statistics seen here.
Memorial Health System is launching a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiative to explore how we can dismantle barriers to care while creating a more welcoming, inclusive environment for all. Visit http://mhs.social/F31i50ASAi1 to learn more about these efforts and read our pledge to our colleagues and the communities we serve.
Thank you to Ace Sign Company and Primo Designs for making the Hearts for Healthcare signs and apparel! And thank you to those who purchased the items and have continued to show their support for our colleagues. The proceeds from the sales will benefit the foundations at our five affiliate hospitals.
Mark your calendar for this year's Festival of Trees! This year's festival will feature 6 ½' and 4' trees and wreaths from Nov. 21 - Nov. 29. We have new activities including coloring pages, flat Santa, recipe videos and decorating tips & tricks!
Visit http://mhs.social/4ie550BQsOR for more information and event updates.
Sign up to be a Festival of Trees designer. We have 6 ½' trees and wreaths available for you to get creative and decorate! Sign up at http://mhs.social/dYuj50BUROB.
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Memorial's Festival of Trees (Springfield, IL)
October 19 at 11:35 AM ·
"Anyone will be able to view online the amazing work our decorators have done transforming our trees and wreaths to reflect our theme of “A Season of Hope.” We revised the theme to encourage everyone that together we will conquer COVID-19 and to not lose hope.”
There are still opportunities available to decorate 6 ½' trees and wreaths! Sign up as a designer at http://mhs.social/dYuj50BUROB.
Memorial's Festival of Trees (Springfield, IL)
October 19 at 11:35 AM ·
"Anyone will be able to view online the amazing work our decorators have done transforming our trees and wreaths to reflect our theme of “A Season of Hope.” We revised the theme to encourage everyone that together we will conquer COVID-19 and to not lose hope.”
There are still opportunities available to decorate 6 ½' trees and wreaths! Sign up as a designer at http://mhs.social/dYuj50BUROB.
Your continued support to our Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund helps us support breast cancer patients in a number of ways throughout the year.
“This past fiscal year, we provided patients with wigs, breast forms, breast prostheses, bras, a swim form, arm sleeves, compression vests and even meals.” To donate or to learn more, please visit http://mhs.social/va6u50BRDQS.
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The MMC Foundation would like to extend our thoughts to Dr. Zook’s family and to the SIU Institute for Plastic Surgery.
The Foundation administers the Elvin G. Zook, MD Endowed Chair in Plastic Surgery to support residents of plastic surgery with training and research. We appreciate everything he has done for the medical community.
SIU Medicine
November 25 at 5:22 PM ·
Today we mourn the loss of Elvin G. Zook, MD, an SIU Medicine icon, mentor, leader and supporter. Dr. Zook was the first plastic surgeon in Springfield. In 2005, he was honored with the Elvin G. Zook, MD, Endowed Chair of Plastic Surgery by Memorial Medical Center. His legacy lives on through the many physicians that he trained throughout his lifetime.
Our annual Festival of Trees event is here. This year, the festival is virtual so you can enjoy it no matter where you are! Visit the Festival of Trees Facebook page at http://mhs.social/5nNe50CsgwM to see the trees and wreaths, enter our contests, and more!
Memorial's Festival of Trees (Springfield, IL)
November 3 at 11:40 AM ·
Don’t miss out on this year’s Festival of Tree’s apparel featuring our theme of A Season of Hope. Sweatshirts, T shirts, ¾ zip-ups and hats are available now at http://mhs.social/MJZN50C6CKC.
SIU Medicine recently featured Dr. Wendi Willis El-Amin, a member of our board of directors, in their Winter edition of Aspects. Read more about Dr. El-Amin at http://mhs.social/iyhU50DqARC.
Learn more about our board of directors at https://www.memorialmedical.com/memorial-medical-center-foundation/about/board-of-directors.
SIU Medicine
January 31 at 10:55 AM ·
As a young girl, Dr. Wendi Wills El-Amin’s interest in medicine, teaching and neighborhood outreach took flight on ‘Science Saturdays.’ She now strives to instill this spirit in her SIU School of Medicine colleagues and students through the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Read more about her journey into medicine: https://spark.adobe.com/page/RyVR9SYhIMjd2/#pathways-to-equity
MMC Foundation board-directed grants are now open for applicants! MMCF awards grants for health-related projects focusing on patient care, research and education for Memorial Health System, SIU Medicine and other community-based 501c3 organizations.
The online grant platform is now available and applications will be accepted through March 1, 2021.
If you have questions about the application, please call 217-788-4700 or email FoundationGrants@mhsil.com.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity to ask ourselves what we can do to carry on Dr. King’s unfinished work. His message of justice, equal opportunity and service to others is just as resonant today as it was in his lifetime—and just as vital.
As healthcare professionals, we dedicate ourselves to examining the legacy of systemic racism within the medical field, reducing the barriers that keep people from accessing the care they need and ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Dr. King’s story serves as a reminder that all of us have the ability to change our nation and our world for the better when we unite our voices to call for justice and peace.
Need dinner plans for this Wednesday? Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37 is hosting a BBQ Bash and Fundraiser at the new Mission BBQ on Wabash from 6p.m. to 9 p.m. All sales will be donated to the Memorial Regional Burn Center. RSVP by emailing mission62704@mission-bbq.com.
