Taylorville Memorial Hospital recently received a prestigious four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the highest rating of any hospital in central Illinois. CMS also awarded TMH five stars for cleanliness, a distinction achieved by only 13 hospitals in Illinois. This honor is a reflection of the culture at TMH, which puts the patient at the center while prioritizing safe, high-quality care. Every one of our colleagues, medical staff and volunteers has a role to play in creating that great experience.
Two Memorial Health Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report We’re excited to share that both Springfield Memorial Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for delivering high-quality care and strong patient outcomes: · SMH was ranked 21st out of 213 hospitals in Illinois, earning recognition in nine specialized areas including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedics and more. · DMH received honors for excellence in cancer treatment and knee replacement procedures. This recognition reflects the dedication of our teams across Memorial Health. Their commitment to safety, innovation and putting patients first is making a real difference for our patients and communities.
More than 500 Memorial Health leaders from across central Illinois came together last week for ELEVATE: A Memorial Health Leader Experience. It was a great opportunity to reflect, recharge and reconnect in a room filled with energy and excitement! Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Ryan Leak, and all the other presenters who shared their passion for leadership that makes a difference.
Tamar Kutz, MBA, CLSSMBB has been named president and CEO of Lincoln Memorial Hospital, effective Oct. 27. Kutz, a Lincoln resident, has been with Memorial Health since 2010, most recently as vice president for quality and operations at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She had also served earlier this year as DMH’s interim president and CEO. Kutz has a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Illinois Springfield, a bachelor’s degree in health services administration from Lincoln College and a master’s degree in business administration from Benedictine University. She is also a member of the boards of the Lincoln Elementary School District #27 and Richland Community College Foundation. As LMH president and CEO, she steps into a role recently vacated by Dolan Dalpoas, who was promoted to chief community impact and philanthropy officer at Memorial Health. Congratulations, Tamar!
Please join us in congratulating longtime Lincoln Memorial Hospital CEO Dolan Dalpoas, who will take on the expanded role of senior vice president and chief community impact and philanthropy officer at Memorial Health. In this role, effective Oct. 27, Dolan will oversee the three Memorial critical access hospitals – Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital – as well as the five hospital foundations of Memorial Health and the organization’s region-wide community health improvement work. Dalpoas has served as LMH president and CEO since 2006 and has been recognized as one of the top 50 critical access hospital CEOs in the United States. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Daemen College in Amherst, New York, and a master of public health degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield. His community involvement includes service on the boards of various community organizations, including Lincoln College, Lincoln Rotary, the Lincoln Area YMCA, Springfield YMCA and Lincoln Economic Advancement & Development.
Tanya Andricks has been named president and CEO of Decatur Memorial Hospital, effective Oct. 13. Since 2013, Andricks has been CEO of Crossing Healthcare, a federally qualified health center serving patients in Decatur and across central Illinois. “Tanya’s thorough understanding of the health needs of Macon County residents, as well as her expertise at managing a complex healthcare organization, make her the ideal candidate to lead DMH into the future,” said Mandy Eaton, PhD, president and CEO of Memorial Health. Andricks began her career as a registered nurse in the DMH Emergency Department 30 years ago. She went on to become director of maternal and child nursing before spending 12 years as executive director of home health services. She earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Millikin University and a master of health administration degree from Ohio University. She has served as a member of the Millikin University Board of Trustees since 2017. She also has served on the DMH and Memorial Health boards. “It’s exciting to return to DMH, where I began my career, as president and CEO,” Andricks said. “DMH plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of our community, and it’s an honor to help carry on that mission.”
We are excited to introduce Bret Mahoney, who is joining the Memorial Health Human Resources Division as system director of Talent Management. Bret has more than 14 years of experience in talent management, most recently as executive director of training and organizational design at Loma Linda University Health in Loma Linda, California. He has a Ph.D. in leadership from the University of the Cumberlands and a master’s degree in leadership from Gonzaga University. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Southern Adventist University. We’re confident that Bret’s leadership, strong focus on problem-solving and collaborative style make him a great match for our talent management efforts. Welcome to Memorial and central Illinois!
Memorial Health will partner with public libraries in Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Springfield and Taylorville to provide free, family mental health kits to area residents as part of the Community Health Needs Implementation Plan. The kits include books about emotions and mental health, worksheets on breathing and grounding techniques, coloring pages, local support and mental health resources. The kits, designed for ages 3 and older, can be checked out for a two-week period. Anyone in the community is free to check out the kits. Mental health was identified as a final priority for all five counties in the Memorial Health service area as part of the 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment report.
We were honored to host both U.S. Senators from Illinois, Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, at the Edgar J. Curtis Memorial Learning Center on Tuesday. We were joined by leaders from SIU Medicine, Springfield Clinic and HSHS St. John’s Hospital to talk about how cuts to Medicaid and other federal programs will affect how we care for our patients and communities. It's great to be part of a community where leaders of different organizations can come together to advocate for the well-being of our neighbors and our healthcare workforce. Thank you to Sen. Durbin and Sen. Duckworth for being part of that conversation!
Kristin Jamison has been named director of the Jacksonville Memorial Foundation, effective Monday, Nov. 3. Jamison currently serves as the president of the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation, a role she has held since 2019. She is co-owner of the Future Champions Sports Complex and Jamison’s Future Swings. She serves on the boards of the Jacksonville Airport Authority, Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Jacksonville Main Street, and is a member of Jacksonville Kiwanis Club. She has a bachelor of arts degree in communications and theatre from Illinois College and a master of arts degree in communication from the University of Illinois Springfield. Her previous professional experience includes several marketing, development and alumni relations roles at Illinois College. In addition to leading the Foundation, she will also oversee the hospital’s volunteers and the activities of the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Welcome, Kristin!
