Lincoln Memorial Hospital

04/03/2026

Patient Tina Petty wasn’t “clowning around” when she dressed up in a clown costume and passed out red noses during her discharge. The Lincoln resident had spent six weeks on the Swing Bed unit and wanted to leave caregivers with smiles & encouragement like they had given her during her recovery. “I like to put people on the happy side,” she said. Thanks for the smiles, Tina!

It’s not every day that a patient is discharged from the hospital wearing a clown costume and handing out red noses to the nursing team, but Tina...

03/30/2026

We appreciate our physicians not only for what they do, but also for who they are. Thank you for your dedication, expertise, compassion and commitment to service.

03/30/2026

On this National Doctors Day, we’re sending a big “Thank You” to all the physicians who make a difference in our communities. From the caring professionals at Memorial Care, to the experienced team at Memorial Specialty Care, to the dedicated medical staff in our hospitals, we’re proud to work with so many talented physicians!

03/27/2026

Shout-out to the Lincoln Park District for the “Elevate Your Wellness Expo!” earlier this month. Our team loved the opportunity to connect with the community & share the many services we offer right here in Lincoln. Great event!

03/19/2026

To our stellar certified nurses: Thank you for your commitment to pursuing additional skills & expertise to better serve our patients. We appreciate your dedication to the people we serve!

Today we applaud our Memorial Health nurses who achieved specialty certifications. From medical surgical nursing to psychiatry, perioperative, emergency, maternal newborn and more, your expertise, compassion & dedication are at the core of our mission to improve lives and build stronger communities through better health.

03/13/2026

Congrats to Kelsey Van Fleet, RN, our Colleague of the Month for February! Since joining Memorial in November 2019, Kelsey is a team member everyone can count on—always ready to jump in and help, no matter how busy the day gets! “She’s always willing to help in any way possible,” wrote one nominator. http://mh.social/PaXf50YspGm

03/11/2026

Effective March 11, temporary visitor restrictions are lifted at all Memorial Health hospital locations. These restrictions are no longer necessary because respiratory illness activity has been low statewide for several weeks, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. We have also seen a significant drop in hospitalization due to respiratory illness.

With the lifting of these restrictions, the following changes go into effect:
- More than two visitors are now permitted in patient rooms.
- Visitors younger than 18 are now permitted in patient rooms when appropriate.

03/06/2026

Behind every patient journey, there's a team that cares. Our colleagues love to be the difference for you.

03/04/2026

Our colleagues pedaled their way to delicious smoothies at our recent Wellness Wednesday! 🚴‍♀️🥤 Did you know the smoothie bike is available to area schools and community organizations? It’s a fun, hands-on way to get people moving while learning about healthy habits. To learn more, contact Molly McCain at 217-605-5014.

03/02/2026

We may be constantly ready, but our “Constant Readiness Committee” upped their skills & learning game recently with an epic Family Feud competition. Two teams battling it out! But the Number One Answer on the board? Our commitment to quality and safety because high standards are something we live every day.

02/28/2026

Thank you for celebrating with us!

02/27/2026

Sponsor an American flag along the LMH Wellness Trail in 2026 for $250. Flags will fly proudly during Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day – a meaningful tribute that also creates real impact here at home.

Every sponsorship supports patient care, workforce development, and community health programs in our community. Only 100 flags available and they will go quickly. Reserve yours by May 1, 2026.

The Lincoln Memorial Foundation Wellness Trail Flags for Health