Taylorville Memorial Hospital has been recognized for its commitment to improving community health.

The hospital is the recipient of the 2026 Community Partner Award from University of Illinois Extension in Christian County.

Extension officials say Taylorville Memorial Hospital has spent the past decade partnering on programs that promote nutrition, healthy living, and chronic disease prevention and management.

The hospital has provided space for hands-on workshops, assisted with community events, and helped expand outreach efforts to make health education more accessible to residents of all ages.
Food and Nutrition Educator Lisa Peterson says the hospital's willingness to collaborate and its commitment to improving the health and well-being of the community has made a lasting impact on countless residents.

The award was presented to Community Health Consultant Jay Boulanger on behalf of Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Extension County Director Sara Marten says strong community partnerships are essential to the organization's mission and help make educational programs possible.

The Community Partner Award is presented annually by the University of Illinois Extension Council, which recognizes organizations across Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties for their support of Extension programs.