CommonSpirit - Memorial Foundation

Today, we at the Memorial Foundation pause to celebrate and recognize Juneteenth.

We honor this pivotal moment in history and reflect on the enduring pursuit of freedom and equality for all.

A heartwarming moment at the Center for Cancer Support at CommonSpirit Memorial!

We extend our sincerest gratitude to Crown Cars Tennessee and Blood Cancer United for their incredibly generous donation of cozy blankets, accompanied by thoughtful messages of hope.

These personal touches will provide much-needed comfort, warmth, and encouragement to our patients and families.

Thank you for making a difference and spreading so much positivity!

What a team on 4 South!

We're thrilled to congratulate Vanessa Todd, RN, Maria Herrera, LPN, and Ruby Scealf, PCT, on their Caring Spirit awards.

These honors come directly from grateful patients who made a donation to the Memorial Foundation to acknowledge the exceptional care they received.

Thank you for your dedication and compassion! ✨

Congratulations to Memorial Foundation board member Jonathan Adams! What an honor!

Dalton High School Head Boys Basketball Coach Jonathan Adams has been invited to serve as a court coach at the USA Basketball Men’s U17 National Team Training Camp this weekend in Colorado Springs.

This opportunity places Coach Adams alongside some of the top young basketball talent in the country and reflects the continued growth, dedication and competitiveness of the Dalton High School basketball program.

For Coach Adams, this recognition is also a reflection of the student-athletes he works with every day.
“Our players and our program are the reason opportunities like this matter,” Adams said. “I am honored to represent Dalton High School, our community and the young men who continue to put in the work to grow our basketball program.”

Congratulations to Coach Adams, our Catamount student-athletes and the Dalton High basketball program!

Read more about the USA Basketball Men’s U17 National Team Training Camp: https://www.usab.com/news/2026/06/thirty-six-athletes-expected-to-participate-in-usa-basketball-mens-u17-national-team-training-camp

🎉 shines bright on Hospitalist Dr. Jay Patel, our latest Caring Spirit Award recipient!

This award is truly unique: it comes directly from a grateful patient's donation to the Memorial Foundation, recognizing the exceptional compassion and care they received.

So well deserved, Dr. Patel! Thank you for your incredible work.

Today, we honor those who have battled and survived a scary cancer diagnosis.

You are brave, strong, and courageous! We also extend our gratitude to the caregivers, medical professionals, and loved ones who stood by their side.

Tee up a great day for an even greater cause!

The 35th annual Memorial Foundation Golf Invitational is scheduled for Monday, September 14th at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club.

Sponsorships for this premier tournament are available now. Contact [email protected] for more information. Limited team spots open!

All funds raised stay in our community to support cardiac care.

What an honor!

Our dedicated hospitalists Dr. Dustin Stricker and Lisa Phillips, NP have earned the Caring Spirit Award, a testament to the profound impact they have on our patients' lives.

This award is given when a grateful patient makes a donation to the Memorial Foundation, recognizing the exceptional care they were given.

Thank you both for your compassion and dedication! 🙏

Incredible news for North Georgia healthcare!

Our Foundation is elated to announce that CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital in Ringgold will receive $964,000 in federal funding, a direct result of our focused efforts and the powerful advocacy of Senators Ossoff and Rev. Warnock.

These funds will be instrumental in upgrading hospital technology, including smart tech for real-time telehealth and enhanced tracking of patient needs.

As Janelle Reilly, Market President of CommonSpirit, stated, "This important federal investment will help turn a bold vision into reality and is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve."

We are committed to strengthening healthcare across our region!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dwu7ev

"Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Did you know? The decision was made to name the facility "Memorial Hospital" in honor of area service men who had died in WWII.