Pay close attention to your children’s cold symptoms this winter, especially if they are very young or immunocompromised. “RSV is a virus people can get each year since protection after having RSV is not lifelong,” said Mackenzie Heywood, MD, a pediatrician…
It was no surprise to colleagues and board members of Memorial Health when the First Citizen of Springfield award committee recognized Dr. Diane Rutledge as the 2025 First Citizen in November last year. “Throughout her life, Dr. Rutledge has had…
Kim Bourne never had “hospital president and CEO” on her radar when she started as an associate director of clinical nutrition at Springfield Memorial Hospital in 1989. Thanks to a Memorial culture that nurtures and equips leaders, she was well positioned to say yes…
Feeling under the weather? You’re not alone. As cold and flu season continues, many central Illinois residents are dealing with respiratory symptoms. But where should you turn when you’re not feeling well? WTAX and Capitol City Now recently sat down…
All you want for Christmas is a picture-perfect photo of your child sitting on Santa’s lap to share with the world on social media, holiday cards and texts to grandparents. Unfortunately, your child won’t set foot near the bearded bearer…
When a complex situation arises, Kathy Robinson’s co-workers in Same-Day Surgery ask a simple question. “We have a saying here, ‘What would Kat do?’” said co-worker Keli Taylor. “She always knows the right thing to do – and always does…
Delivering a baby in a parking lot wasn’t in Destiny Hook’s plans. But when her fourth child made his entry into the world a little sooner than anticipated, there was a Memorial healthcare team ready to help. That July morning,…
Randy Miller’s family history included a worrisome heart pattern. The 70-year-old’s father died of congestive heart failure, and he had two uncles who dealt with heart issues as well. So he didn’t protest when Roger McClintock, MD, an internist with…
Every year on October 15, we recognize Global Handwashing day, a reminder of how something as simple as washing your hands can protect your health and the health of those around you. Handwashing is one of the easiest and most…
For many, the scarier the better when it comes to celebrating Halloween. But for preschoolers or elementary age children, the decorations, costumes and often violent themes can be frightening and potentially disrupt sleep or cause social anxiety. That’s when parents…