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Courtesy photo // Aria Heiden sits bravely on her mother Jennifer’s lap as she receives her first shot of the Pfizer vaccine for children from nurse Ashley at Memorial Health Clinic in Aurora.

Courtesy photo // Aria Heiden sits bravely on her mother Jennifer’s lap as she receives her first shot of the Pfizer vaccine for children from nurse Ashley at Memorial Health Clinic in Aurora.

Surge in COVID straining MCHI

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
A surge in reported COVID cases combined with a number of other respiratory illnesses are threatening the local healthcare system, according to reports from Memorial Community Health in Aurora.
Local health care officials reported a disturbing rise in COVID cases this week as well as a warning that ICUs in referral hospitals that would normally accept transferred patients are full.

Local health care officials reported a disturbing rise in COVID cases this week as well as a warning that ICUs in referral hospitals that would normally accept transferred patients are full.

Surge in COVID cases causing concern

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Local health care officials reported a disturbing rise in COVID cases this week as well as a warning that ICUs in referral hospitals that would normally accept transferred patients are full.
The United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, issued a preliminary injunction Monday halting the Biden Administration from enforcing its vaccine mandate on healthcare workers. 

The United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, issued a preliminary injunction Monday halting the Biden Administration from enforcing its vaccine mandate on healthcare workers. 

CMS court ruling draws cautious local response

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, issued a preliminary injunction Monday halting the Biden Administration from enforcing its vaccine mandate on healthcare workers.  On Nov.
Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Christmas Free Shop event back for a 2nd year Based on the response to last year’s debut Free Shop event in Aurora, co-organizer Vicki Hill said the decision to proceed with a second annual event in 2021 was an easy one. “We pretty much made the decision that day that we’ll do it again,” Hill said.
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads throughout the Central District, local community health leaders have shared their updates.

As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads throughout the Central District, local community health leaders have shared their updates.

Insight shared on changing COVID status

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads throughout the Central District, local community health leaders have shared their updates.  “Testing for COVID-19 at our Aurora clinic has seen a recent increase,” said Diane Keller, Memorial Community Health CEO.
Matt Messner of Polk gave the thumbs up Thursday as he received his COVID-19 vaccination during an MCHI clinic at the Bremer Center.

Matt Messner of Polk gave the thumbs up Thursday as he received his COVID-19 vaccination during an MCHI clinic at the Bremer Center.

COVID vaccinations hit 20% in county

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The number of Hamilton County residents receiving COVID-19 vaccinations topped 20 percent last week, with both Memorial Community Health and Jim’s U-Save Pharmacy offering regular clinics to anyone interested age 16 or over, depending on the type of vaccine. Memorial Community Health Inc.
A major upgrade to the hospital pharmacy is the focus of fundraising for MCHI’s Stay@Home Gala. Pictured here is MCHI’s Director of Pharmacy Nicole Dvorak, demonstrating the use of one of two new Primary Engineering Control (PEC) units, also known as “IV hoods.” The PECs purchased include a biological safety cabinet for hazardous preparations, such as chemotherapy treatments, and a laminar airflow workbench (pictured) for the preparation of non-hazardous drugs such as IV antibiotics...

A major upgrade to the hospital pharmacy is the focus of fundraising for MCHI’s Stay@Home Gala. Pictured here is MCHI’s Director of Pharmacy Nicole Dvorak, demonstrating the use of one of two new Primary Engineering Control (PEC) units, also known as “IV hoods.” The PECs purchased include a biological safety cabinet for hazardous preparations, such as chemotherapy treatments, and a laminar airflow workbench (pictured) for the preparation of non-hazardous drugs such as IV antibiotics...

Memorial Foundation offers Stay@Home gala

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The Memorial Foundation is inviting patrons to continue supporting the Aurora hospital through its annual fundraising event, hosting a Stay@Home Gala this year in light of lingering pandemic protocols.
Courtesy photo // Aurora native and medical student Drew Thompson has returned to his hometown, and MCHI, to complete one of his required rotations of med school year three.

Courtesy photo // Aurora native and medical student Drew Thompson has returned to his hometown, and MCHI, to complete one of his required rotations of med school year three.

Aurora native returns to roots for medical school rotation

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
For Aurora native Drew Thompson, life has come full circle -- almost literally.  The 2014 Aurora High School graduate is now completing one of his last rotations in his pursuit to becoming a doctor, in the very hospital where he was born.
An update announcing East Park Villa and MCC's closure to visitors has been released.

An update announcing East Park Villa and MCC's closure to visitors has been released.

MCC, East Park Villa now closed to visitors after positive staff tests

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Residents and family members with loved ones at Memorial Community Health’s long-term care facility, Memorial Community Care, as well as East Park Villa, were sent a letter Sunday notifying of a confirmed positive case of a staff member/employee within both facilities’ walls.