Boyd Healthcare Services

11/24/2025

Today's the last day to purchase your tickets for a chance to win a Thanksgiving dinner! Stop in at the hospital and get your tickets from the ladies in the Business Office or Medical Records. 🦃

Our Boyd Employee Action Team is hosting a Thanksgiving fundraiser — and you could win a complete, ready-to-prepare Thanksgiving dinner! 🦃

Tickets:
🎟️ $1 each or 6 for $5
🗓️ Available now through November 24

You can purchase tickets in the Hospital Business Office or Medical Records.

If you'd like to support the fundraiser but can’t make it by the hospital, let us know. We’re happy to find a way to accommodate you!

Thank you for supporting our Employee Action Team and helping us spread a little extra holiday cheer this season.

11/24/2025

Your career can make an impact right here at home!

Join our team at Boyd and be part of a workplace where compassion, teamwork, and community come first.

We’re currently hiring for:
- Radiology Tech
- Nurse Practitioner
- Emergency Room/EMS Manager
- Paramedic
- And more!

From short commutes to strong support and a positive team culture — there’s a lot to love about working at Boyd.

View openings and apply at boydhcs.org/careers

11/21/2025

Sharing to help spread the word! If you don't have plans this Thanksgiving, go grab a warm meal and enjoy some company.

Thank you, Carrollton Laundry and Lounge, for offering this to our community! ❤️

🦃 Thanksgiving is ONE WEEK AWAY! 🦃
Don’t forget to hit the grocery store for your turkey and all the fixings… and enjoy a beautiful day with family and friends!

BUT… if you forget to grab what you need, or you don’t have anywhere to go this year, come to CLL. ❤️
You can be our friend & family this Thanksgiving!

We’ll be cooking up a full Thanksgiving feast:
🍗 4 turkeys
🥘 dressing
🥔 mashed potatoes & gravy
🍠 candied yams
🌽 corn
🟩 green beans
🍒 cranberry sauce
🍪 cookies
…everything you need for a warm holiday meal!

Plus, we’ll have the NFL Thanksgiving Triple Header on at least one TV.
Not into football? No worries — we’ll have Christmas movies playing on another screen. 🎄

We truly have something for everyone.
Come eat, relax, and spend the holiday with us at Carrollton Laundry & Lounge. 🤍

📅 Hours: 11 AM – 6 PM
(…but we’ll stay later if we still have guests! 😬)

📍 Carrollton Laundry & Lounge
321 7th St, Carrollton, IL
📞 (217) 503-7889

11/21/2025

We challenged our employees to write five things they’re thankful for and add them to our Boyd Turkey. They’ve already filled the hallway with so much positivity and heart! ❤️

As we get closer to Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that we have so much to be grateful for — our families, patients, staff, and this incredible community we serve.

Now it's your turn! We'd love to hear in the comments what your thankful for this year! 🦃

11/20/2025

Medicare Open Enrollment ends December 7, and there’s still time to review your options!

If you haven’t watched our ABCs of Medicare presentation yet, the replay is still available and gives a comprehensive overview of what to consider before you make your final choices.

Watch the replay here: https://www.boydhcs.org/news-and-events/article/2025/10/the-abcs-of-medicare-and-medicare-advantage-replay

11/19/2025

Did you know you can now have your labs drawn at any of our Rural Health Clinics?

That means no extra trip to the hospital — just choose the clinic that’s most convenient for you!

- Appointments are required
- You must be a Boyd patient with a provider’s order in our system
- You can schedule at any of our four clinics — no need to stick with the one where your provider is based
- You can still go hospital for lab work if you prefer! No appointment required!

Call Central Scheduling today at (217) 942-6569 to schedule an appointment!

11/18/2025

Last night, we celebrated our incredible employees reaching milestone work anniversaries in 2025. We are proud to recognize their dedication, compassion, and commitment to our patients and community.

• Jacqueline Adcock - 25 years
• Donna Berry - 20 Years
• Regina Theivagt - 20 Years
• Mohammed Siddiqui - 15 Years
• Elizabeth Lehr - 15 Years
• Connie Fry - 15 Years
• James Crafton - 10 Years
• Erica Carter - 10 Years
• Eddie Henson - 5 Years
• Brooke Carney - 5 Years
• Lauren Denny - 5 Years
• Katie Fraley - 5 Years
• Jenny Milnes - 5 Years
• Juliene Thompson - 5 Years
• Kathy Fairfield - 5 Years
• Dawn Ricklefs - 5 Years
• Dakota Newton - 5 Years

Thank you to each of you for the dedication you bring to Boyd every day!

Congratulations to all of our milestone award recipients!

11/17/2025

Please join us in congratulating Erika Carter, our Employee of the Quarter!

Erika was nominated for her positive attitude, high-quality patient care, and her teamwork-first mindset with both co-workers and providers. She truly goes above and beyond for our patients and our team. ❤️

Congratulations, Erika — and congratulations to all who were nominated this quarter! We appreciate you!

11/17/2025

Don't forget - join us tomorrow (11/18) for BINGO at Boyd from 1–2pm in the Reisch Dining Room at Boyd Memorial Hospital for an afternoon of fun, prizes, and community connection.

It’s free to attend for all seniors — bring your lucky charm and a friend!

We hope to see you there!

11/14/2025

Meet our incredible Direcor of Marketing, Karley Tucker.

Karley’s dedication to Boyd has made a remarkable impact on our organization. Her leadership during recent projects such as Community Needs Focus Groups, the Senior Wellness Fair, Summer Bash, Strategic Planning, and so much more, has been instrumental in ensuring everything stays on track and meets deadlines. Additionally, her innovative ideas for process improvements have helped reduce turnaround times and enhance overall quality. And that’s in addition to everything she does to build community awareness on the services Boyd has to offer.

Beyond her professional skills, Karley's genuine care for her colleagues fosters a positive and motivating work environment. She focuses on employee communication through organization wide emails and monthly newsletters. Her commitment to Boyd’s success is evident every day, and we’re incredibly grateful to have her as part of our team.

Thank you, Karley, for all that you do—your contributions do not go unnoticed!

11/13/2025

This month marks one year since launching our Senior Life Solutions program, an outpatient program designed to support older adults in our rural communities who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges.

Over the past year, our SLS team has provided compassionate care, meaningful connection, and hope for local seniors — and we couldn’t be more proud of the impact they’ve made. 💙

Thank you to our incredible SLS team for your dedication and for making a difference every single day!

11/12/2025

Please join us in congratulating Carley Pyatt on passing her licensure exam and officially becoming an Occupational Therapist!

Carley has worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone, and we’re so proud to see her dedication recognized in this next step of her career.

Congratulations, Carley — your Boyd family is so happy for you! ❤️