Taylorville Memorial Hospital is being recognized for promoting healthy lifestyles through bicycling.
The League of American Bicyclists has awarded the hospital a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Business designation, an upgrade from its previous Bronze-level status.

Hospital officials say Taylorville Memorial has supported cycling in the community by donating equipment along the Lincoln Prairie Trail, including a bench, bike storage rack and a Fix-It Station equipped with repair tools and a tire pump for riders. The Taylorville Memorial Foundation has also promoted wellness through programs like the Rock the Bike Smoothie and Spin Art Bike at community events.

Community Health Consultant Jay Boulanger says encouraging active lifestyles and improving community health are shared goals for the hospital and foundation, adding the recognition reflects the efforts of many employees who have championed bicycling as a way to improve health.

Taylorville Memorial Hospital is one of three Memorial Health affiliates pursuing Bicycle Friendly Business recognition through the League of American Bicyclists, alongside Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

The League of American Bicyclists works nationwide to promote safer roads, stronger communities and increased access to bicycling through education, advocacy and outreach.