Decatur Memorial Hospital

02/20/2026

Scholarship alert for Macon County high school seniors & undergrads! Apply now for scholarships ($2,500 to $5,000!) through the Decatur Memorial Foundation and Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, for fields like nursing, agriculture, healthcare & science. Deadlines: mid-March. For full details and to apply online, visit http://mh.social/bBxJ50YhEXW

02/18/2026

This , trust your heart health to the experts at Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology. We cover everything from managing cholesterol and blood pressure to treating coronary artery disease and angina. Need advanced intervention? Our specialists perform angioplasty, stent placement, cardiac ablation, treatments for atrial fibrillation & more. Learn more: http://mh.social/CKuN50Ya4Nz

Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology has expertise for your heart needs. General cardiology, interventional treatments, arrhythmia care and more.

02/13/2026

Love your heart this February with every bite! Start simple: add berries to your morning oatmeal; snack on hummus with veggies instead of chips; or try a colorful salad packed with leafy greens, avocado and walnuts. Small swaps in your meals can lead to big benefits for your cardiovascular health.

Nutrition counseling can help manage your health, including of high-risk pregnancies, gastrointestinal diseases and hyperlipidemia. Learn more.

02/11/2026

Happy 211 Day! Dialing 211 connects individuals and families to the support they need, 24/7/365. Dialing 211 brings free, confidential connections to essential services including food assistance, housing support, childcare, mental health services, transportation & more. No matter if it is 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. – you can find help. Just dial 211. Or text your zip code to 989211. Or visit http://mh.social/B8Rm50XWqBC.

02/06/2026

February is Heart Month! Ready for a simple heart-health challenge this week? Swap sugary drinks for water, take a 30-minute walk or aim for 7+ hours of sleep. Small changes can make a big difference for your cardiovascular health!

01/28/2026

Congrats to Terry Scott with Environmental Services and DMH 2025 Colleague of the Year! Terry keeps the Emergency Department running smoothly with meticulous cleaning, quick bed turnover and excellent communication with our clinical staff. "It is always a breath of fresh air to know he is working," his nominator wrote. http://mh.social/meaS50Y4v9L

01/27/2026

We made it through a crazy weather weekend! Special thanks to the colleagues on our grounds team for keeping our campus safe and to the city snow plow operators who did amazing work as well.

01/19/2026

A DMH volunteer team came together today to assemble warming kits for those experiencing homelessness in Macon County. These kits will be distributed during the annual Point In Time (PIT) Count to help our neighbors stay warm and safe this winter.

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Thank you to our colleagues for answering that call!

01/19/2026

As we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Health seeks to create a world where the inherent dignity and value of each person is honored. We appreciate those in our community—colleagues, patients, community members and partner organizations—who help us advance Dr. King’s dream of justice, compassion and respect for all.

01/06/2026

ERs are very busy right now. If your symptoms are mild, consider urgent care, telehealth or a doctor's visit.

Memorial Care serves central Illinois with your primary care, urgent care and virtual care needs. Memorial Care is how health begins.

01/02/2026

Congrats to Emma Snyder, a staff pharmacist and December Colleague of the Month. Emma has done critical work to update the hospital’s Master Formulary Records and volunteered to fill in the gap for a critical shift after a staff departure, taking on additional responsibility. “Emma is an excellent pharmacist who has been a vital part of the IV room infrastructure here at DMH,” wrote the nominator. http://mh.social/cxLO50XQHOW

12/31/2025

Enjoy this quick look back at our colleagues and moments of their dedication captured in 2025. We look forward to caring for you and your loved ones in 2026! Happy New Year!