Chester
Illinois
Memorial Hospital
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Memorial Hospital in Chester, Illinois has been serving the citizens of Randolph County and surrounding communities since 1962. We are a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and we take pride in providing quality healthcare through our highly trained professionals and state-of-the-art technology.
Memorial provides 24-hour, physician-directed emergency care, as well as Convenient Care Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
We feature all-digital radiographic imaging, including MRI, CT, Mammography, Ultra Sound, Bone Densitometry and Nuclear Medicine. Our Physical Therapy Wellness Center features state-of-the-art exercise equipment and a beautiful new aquatic rehab pool. In addition, our PT and occupational therapists provide a continuum of work injury prevention services which include functional employment testing, functional capacity evaluations, work hardening and work conditioning, job analysis/ergonomic assessments and a transitional return to work.
We have a full service laboratory, cardiopulmonary department, and sleep studies lab, and provide chemotherapy for our cancer patients.
Our list of outpatient consulting specialists includes, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Oncology-Hematology, Neurology, Urology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Vascular, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Allergy, Otolaryngology (ENT), Audiology, Speech and Pain Management.
Memorial Hospital in Chester is a Joint Commission Gold Seal Approved Hospital.
Recent News
Memorial Hospital News - September 5, 2023
Memorial Hosts Ground Breaking Memorial Hospital, Chester - Board members, medical staff, administration, rural health clinic employees, and contractors gathered on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 for the ground breaking ceremony of the new Medical…
Read More »Memorial Hospital Newsletter - July 27, 2023
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Read More »Memorial Hospital of Chester News - May 9, 2023
First Responders Receive Resource Kits Memorial Hospital of Chester and members of the Health Communities Alliance (formerly the Southern Illinois Substance Abuse Alliance or SISAA) are coordinating efforts to share resource information with…
Read More »Amy Kirkland Receives Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Amy Kirkland Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2023 on May 2, 2023. Kirkland, Registered Nurse and Night Shift Supervisor, has worked at Memorial Hospital for a total of 17 years. When…
Read More »Memorial Hospital's The Lamp Newsletter for 2nd Quarter 2023
In this quarter's issue of The Lamp: - New Specialty Clinic Opening TODAY! - Rural Health Clinics Obtain Recertification - Caring for Your Infant - Regain Your Balance - New Swallowing Therapy Modality - Be a Patient Safety Advocate - Lab Receives…
Read More »New Post In Mhchester - March 8, 2023
Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Memorial Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship. Check It Out New from the Blog in…
Read More »Memorial Hospital Newsletter - January 25, 2023
View This Quarter's Issue In this quarter's issue of The Lamp: -Memorial Hospital Receives 5-Star Patient Rating -Women: Take Time for Self-Care. You're Worth It! -Official Welcome to Rehab Center Staff -Welcome Dr. Whittenburg -Connect…
Read More »New Post In Mhchester - January 9, 2023
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Kimberly Fulmer Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter 2022 on January 9, 2023. Check…
Read More »New Post In Mhchester - January 3, 2023
Employees Receive Service Awards for 2022 Memorial Hospital presented service awards at their rural health clinic and hospital location to employees during the week of December 12. Each year, staff celebrating milestone anniversaries are honored…
Read More »New Post In Mhchester - December 28, 2022
Amy Brown Named Newmark Award Recipient for 2022 Memorial Hospital is honored to name Amy Brown as the Israel D. Newmark Award Recipient for 2022. Chief of Medical Staff, Dr. Lisa Lowry-Rohlfing presented her family with a plaque of recognition on…
Read More »New Post In MHChester - December 20, 2022
This is Only A Drill THIS IS ONLY A DRILL - "On the morning of 12/16/2022 a mild earthquake took place. Shortly following, Memorial started receiving calls." Check It…
Read More »New Post In MHChester - December 19, 2022
Memorial Hospital of Chester held its annual DAISY Award® Ceremony on December 13, 2022 Check…
Read More »New Post in MHChester - Memorial's Medical Explorers Program is Underway
L-R: Mariah Bargman, Emily Sangurima, Elizabeth Hall, Jada Long, Gavin Wilks, Abigail, Heinen, Elseah Congiardo, Mabry Wingerter, Josalynn Anaya (Not Pictured: Gavin Cowan, Korbin Jany, Camryn Luthy, Qwentin McBride, Liberty McCormick, Jacob…
Read More »New Post In MHChester - November 15, 2022
ICAHN '4 Under 40' Recipient Mariah Bargman, Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator at Memorial Hospital, was awarded the “4 under 40” leadership award at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital (ICAHN) conference on November 10th…
Read More »Memorial Hospital Newsletter - October 26, 2022
In this quarter's issue of The Lamp: - Fun Run/Walk in Honor of Amy Brown - Rural Health Clinic: Preparing for this Year's Flu Season - Dr. Groll Offering Telemedicine Visits - Swing Bed Program: Continued Care, Close to Home - Memorial Receives…
Read More »New Post In MHChester - October 19, 2022
Memorial Honored at Pinnacle Awards Memorial Hospital took home two awards from the Illinois Society of Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) Fall Conference. Check…
Read More »New Post In MHChester - October 18, 2022
Fun Run/Walk in Honor of Amy Brown Family, co-workers, friends, and community members gathered at the first annual Memorial Hospital Fun Run/Walk and honor Amy Brown. Check…
Read More »New Post In MHChester - October 7, 2022
New from the Blog in MHChester Allison is RDCS Certified Daysha Allison, Ultrasound Technologist, at Memorial Hospital, passed her Adult Echocardiography (AE) examination on September 24th, 2022. Check It…
Read More »New Post In MHChester - September 27, 2022
New from the Blog in MHChester Popeye Pedalers Ride for a Cure The Memorial Hospital Popeye Pedalers participated in the annual Pedal the Cause event in St. Louis. Check It…
Read More »New Post In MHChester - August 10, 2022
New from the Blog in MHChester Daschka Family Donates Items to Memorial Community Pharmacy The Family of Don Daschka donated pharmaceutical and apothecary antiques and collectibles to the pharmacy in June. Check It…
Read More »New Post In MHChester - August 1, 2022
Memorial Welcomes New Rheumatologist Memorial Hospital Welcomes Dr. Richard Brasington, M.D., Rheumatologist, to their Specialty Clinic Team. Check It…
Read More »Memorial Hospital Newsletter - July 2022
In this quarter's issue of The Lamp: - Outdoor Fun Safety: Be Prepared - Rural Health Clinics - Therapy & Sports Rehab Center - Welcome New Provider - Amy Brown Tribute - Know the Signs: Ovarian & Prostate Cancer - Suicide Prevention Month…
Read More »Memorial Hospital - Employee of the Quarter
Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Melissa Collins Employee of the Quarter for the Second Quarter 2022 on July 14. Collins, Operating Room Technician, has worked at Memorial Hospital since September of 2016. When asked what she likes…
Read More »New Post In MHChester - June 29, 2022
New from the Blog in MHChester Draves Certified as CAH Coding and Billing Specialist Amanda Draves, recently completed her certification as a Critical Access Hospital Coding and Billing Specialist Certification. Check It…
Read More »New Post in MHChester - Ludwig is Medical Explorers Scholarship Recipient
Ludwig is Medical Explorers Scholarship Recipient Macey Ludwig, daughter of David and Robin Ludwig, of Chester was named the 2022 recipient of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Medical Explorers Scholarship. Macey has been in the Medical Explorers…
Read More »New Post in MHChester - May 10, 2022
New from the Blog in MHChester 60 Years of Growing for the Future Memorial Hospital in Chester has been a leader in healthcare in the region for 60 years and continues to thrive. Check It…
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