Lincoln Land Community College has named Kellee Phillips as its new head women’s volleyball coach. She replaces Hannah Werth, who will be stepping away from coaching. Originally from Coal City, Phillips had an extensive playing career in club volleyball for UNO and the historic powerhouse Sports Performance. She also played four years as a UIS…

The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation has announced the recipients of over 370 scholarships totaling more than $880,000 for the 2023-2024 academic year. The LLCC Foundation awards scholarships every year thanks to the support and generosity of individuals, community businesses and organizations. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the application period for LLCC Foundation scholarships is…

Illini Community Hospital recently earned a four-star rating from the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a program recognizing excellence in rural healthcare. The NRRS was created by several organizations including the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network, and the Wyoming and New Mexico Departments of Health. The NRRS Star Ratings are similar to the star rating…

“We appreciate how our team prioritizes each patient and their individual care,” said Melanie Atwood, director for Memorial Home Hospice. “The caregiver satisfaction rankings reflect the dedication of our team, and we appreciate this recognition.” The annual SHPBest™ program acknowledges hospice agencies that consistently provide high-quality service to their patients. Award recipients are determined by…

The Memorial Learning Center in Springfield provides students and health care professionals with the opportunity to develop necessary skills in realistic yet controlled environments. “The Memorial Learning Center is dedicated to supporting and developing the capabilities of the health care workforce and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement,” said Ashley Farrow, Memorial Health…