Springfield Memorial Hospital

01/12/2026

Get your flu or COVID-19 vaccination in minutes at our drive-thru lab at Memorial Care on South Sixth Street in Springfield – no appointment necessary. Drive up any time between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. http://mh.social/FBH250XU4I2

Interested in RSV vaccination? Same-day or next-day appointments are available by calling 217-588-5106.

Memorial Drive-Thru Lab on S. Sixth St. are available for routine or newly-ordered labs including blood draws, routine blood work, and others.

01/08/2026

Congratulations to Family Maternity Suites at Springfield Memorial Hospital, a recipient of the 2025 Illinois Birthing Hospital Quality Excellence Award from the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative! This statewide honor recognizes hospitals like SMH for ensuring all mothers and babies get high-quality care that meets their unique needs.

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.

01/06/2026

Congrats to Eric Ihnen, a patient experience liaison and December Colleague of the Month for MH System Resources. He stayed to assist in a challenging patient transport, which helped to get the patient moved quickly and safely. “Great patient experience leads to better health outcomes, and I have no doubt that his staying to assist with transport led to a quicker scan and follow-up care,” wrote his nominator. http://mh.social/cVf850XQHPw

01/02/2026

Congrats to Matt Hudacek, a medical lab scientist and December Colleague of the Month. Colleagues appreciate Matt’s work ethic, timeliness and attention to detail. “Matt is one of the hardest workers I know, and ensures tasks are completed not only well but in a timely and efficient manner,” wrote his nominator. http://mh.social/qaCo50XQHQC

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!

12/29/2025

Starting today, Memorial Health has implemented temporary visitor restrictions on inpatient units at its five hospitals to help slow an increase in respiratory illness. Visitors must be 18 or older and show no signs of illness. Only two visitors are allowed per patient at one time. Read more:

Memorial Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions at its five hospitals to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses.

12/25/2025

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season from the Memorial Health family. Our heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers working through the holidays to serve our communities—your dedication makes all the difference.

12/22/2025

Oh what fun it was to gather for the SMH Holiday Reception! Our colleagues enjoyed a hot cocoa bar and cookies while spreading some holiday warmth to our neighbors. We collected winter gear to provide to people in need this winter. Special thanks to everyone who donated!

12/12/2025

Your donations make a difference! In October, 31 mammograms were fully funded by the Springfield Memorial Foundation for uninsured and underinsured women as part of the Mammogram Mondays program. A total of 1,038 mammograms took place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thanks to our donors for making these lifesaving screenings possible! http://mh.social/cWVB50XFV12

12/11/2025

News you can use! Our hospital and regional Memorial Care locations offer imaging services to help serve your needs. Check it out!

Schedule those scans sooner at our regional locations, most just a short drive away. Our experienced imaging teams provide a wide variety of services with faster availability, and some even offer same-day appointments! http://mh.social/IgWQ50XBvq2

12/09/2025

Congrats to Makayla Yoho, RN, with outpatient infusion, and Colleague of the Month. “Makayla’s ability to manage complex situations with grace and competence makes her the backbone of our team,” wrote her nominator. “Colleagues look to her for guidance and reassurance knowing she will always provide sound clinical judgment and a supportive word.” http://mh.social/VmF550XFOji