Imagine trying to communicate with your physician about a health concern, but the two of you don’t share the same language. Spanish speaking Maria Martin, 54, lives in Virginia, IL, and has recovered from heart surgery. She also deals with…
When Springfield-based Memorial Health senior project manager Chris Wiedel was tasked to help bring cardiac electrophysiologist Bernard Lim, MD, to Memorial Specialty Care at Decatur Memorial Hospital, he never thought Dr. Lim would soon improve his own personal cardiac health.…
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Detecting lung cancer before symptoms are noticeable allows for early treatment when it’s most effective. That’s why regular lung cancer screenings…
November is Faith and Hope Month, a designation to help raise awareness about faith-based perspectives on organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. “More than 100,000 adults and children in the United States wait for life-saving transplants,” said Jan Costello,…
The heart is a complex organ, which needs to function at an optimum level for you to feel your best. Fortunately, there are specialized healthcare providers devoted to different aspects of heart health and heart care. Cardiologist: A general cardiologist…
Together, Saf and Betty Peacock made the world a better place. Their philanthropy started early in their 67-year marriage and continued throughout their lives, inspiring others to give back and generously supporting organizations like Lincoln Memorial Hospital (LMH) through the…
Flu season is here. Luckily, flu vaccination is widely available and it’s a proven way to prevent or lessen the severity of this unpleasant – and potentially dangerous – illness. If you’re not sure what type of flu vaccination you…
The excitement for Halloween starts building early for most kids – costumes, candy and goosebumps. But for children with anxiety or sensory processing issues, Halloween presents a unique challenge for parents. Leaha Jones, LCPC, and manager of Mobile Crisis Response…
Long hours, market conditions and unpredictable weather can create stress for farmers and their families across central Illinois. “Farm life can be very rewarding, but it can also be very stressful, especially at times like planting and harvest,” said Kenny…
Even if you are all-in for Team Summer, few of us can resist the call of autumn with its cooler temps, changing leaves, vibrant blue skies, hometown football games, apple orchards and all things pumpkin. Did you know Illinois produces…