Ms. Bourne has been the president and CEO of Taylorville Memorial Hospital since 2015. A native of the county, she is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to rural communities. Under her leadership, the hospital has expanded its services to include a swing bed unit, programs for seniors and a state-recognized anti-vaping campaign. Ms. Bourne has prioritized workforce retention, cutting employee turnover by nearly half through supportive initiatives. She also oversaw a two-phase renovation project, completed amid the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure the hospital continued to provide exceptional care during local surges.
