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OSF HealthCare recognized for digital health innovation with Most Wired award

OSF HealthCare has received the 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

By Peoria Standard | Nov 7, 2025

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OSF HealthCare specialist discusses impact of weather changes on migraines

Weather changes are being identified as a significant trigger for migraine headaches, according to specialists at OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute.

Dolan Dalpoas named chief community impact officer at Memorial Health

Longtime Lincoln Memorial Hospital CEO Dolan Dalpoas has been appointed as senior vice president and chief community impact and philanthropy officer at Memorial Health, effective October 27.

Taylorville Memorial Hospital names Mandy Goss October colleague of the month

Mandy Goss, a member of the Environmental Services team at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as the hospital’s Colleague of the Month for October.

Memorial Health names Josh Montague October colleague of the month

Josh Montague, a team lead in Information Services, has been named Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for October.

Dr. James McGee named president of OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute

By Peoria Standard | Nov 5, 2025

James McGee, MD, MHCM, FACRO, has been appointed president of the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute. Dr. McGee previously served as the founding director of the institute since its opening in February 2024 and will continue his role as vice...

Memorial Health hosts free public talk on common foot conditions

By Peoria Standard | Nov 3, 2025

Memorial Health and Springfield Clinic are set to host a free community health talk focused on bunions, hammertoes, and other common foot conditions.

Tremont High School's Brett Bane II named September Athlete of the Month

Brett Bane II, a senior at Tremont High School, has been recognized as the September Athlete of the Month by Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine in partnership with Hopedale Medical Complex.

Springfield Memorial Hospital names John Apilado as October colleague of the month

John Apilado, a registered nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as the hospital’s Colleague of the Month for October.

Decatur Memorial Hospital names Candace Bobbitt October colleague of the month

Candace Bobbitt, who serves as a business manager with pharmacy services at Decatur Memorial Hospital, has been named the hospital’s Colleague of the Month for October.

Memorial Health names Allison Hall as ambulatory colleague of the month

Allison Hall, a primary care advanced practice provider at Memorial Care in Forsyth, has been recognized as the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group Colleague of the Month for October.

Lincoln Memorial Hospital names Kayla Benshoff as October Colleague of the Month

Kayla Benshoff, a nursing technician at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as the hospital’s Colleague of the Month for October.

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital names Abbie Clements October Colleague of the Month

Abbie Clements has been recognized as the Colleague of the Month for October at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.

Hopedale Medical Complex announces details for annual Thanksgiving dinner drive-through

Hopedale Medical Complex will hold its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive-Through event on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

OSF OnCall expands access with 24/7 virtual urgent care during respiratory virus season

By A. N. Peterson | Nov 1, 2025

As respiratory virus season intensifies, OSF OnCall is highlighting its virtual urgent care services as a convenient alternative to traditional walk-in clinics.

Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary plans Holiday Market for November 7

The Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is organizing a Holiday Market on Friday, November 7, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the DMH Gift Shop, Barnes Lobby, and Coffee Connection within the hospital.

OSF Children’s Hospital introduces smart cochlear implant system in Central Illinois

By A. N. Peterson | Oct 29, 2025

OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois has become the first facility in Central Illinois to use the Cochlear Nucleus Nexa System, described as the world’s first “smart” cochlear implant system. Dr. John Greinwald Jr., an otolaryngologist...

OSF HealthCare expert discusses seasonal affective disorder as daylight saving time ends

By E. L. Nevarez | Oct 29, 2025

As daylight saving time ends on November 2, many people may notice changes in their mood and energy levels.