STATE REPRESENTATIVE NORINE HAMMOND VISITS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Carthage, IL – Tuesday, February 21, 2023 – State Representative Norine Hammond, 93rd District, visited Memorial Hospital on January 17 during a visit to Hancock County. Ada Bair and team members discussed various innovations, patient experiences, growth, and more with Hammond regarding Memorial Hospital, Memorial Medical Clinics, and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services. 

 

Chris McKay, Executive Director of Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services, shared a testimonial from a family member that moved their loved one into the Maple Grove memory care community. Teresa Smith, CFO, spoke to Hammond about the positive economic impact the organization offers the community and discussed the financial challenges of delivering care. Finally, Dr. Victoria Popela, Chief Clinical Officer, spoke on medical staff recruitment and board engagement. 

 

The team also shared various topics regarding the organization where legislative support is needed.

 

Memorial Hospital CEO, Ada Bair, stated, “We appreciate the opportunity to share the innovative approaches our team is taking to serve our area as well as the obstacles to delivering care with Representative Hammond, and are thankful for her genuine interest and engagement with our team.” 

 

After the panel, staff members participated in a question-and-answer session with Hammond.

 

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Pictured from left to right: Dr. Victoria Popela, Chief Clinical Officer; Teresa Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Norine Hammond, State Representative; Ada Bair, Chief Executive Officer; Raigan Brown, Chief Nursing Officer; and Chris McKay, Executive Director of Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services