This summer, Dave McKee, 73, is grateful to be back volunteering on projects at the blacksmith shop at the Macoupin County Historical Society grounds. The Carlinville resident was transferred to Decatur Memorial Hospital (DMH) with worsening COVID-19 on Jan. 30,…
Back-to-school transitions can cause stress for your kids as they anticipate big changes from the summer schedule to a school routine. For most students of all ages, there can be a mix of excitement and anxiety about reuniting with friends…
A mountain of decisions await expectant parents – everything from nursery bedding to diaper brands to deciding what and how to feed the baby, which is one of the most important. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends babies be breastfed exclusively…
In the 1940s, polio evoked fear in parents throughout the United States because the disease disabled so many children and adults. Thanks to a successful vaccination program, the United States has been polio-free since 1979. According to some estimates, 16…
Cristina Greenwell, RN, remembers Jerry and Barbara Quimby well. Throughout December 2021, she was often assigned to care for each of them on the COVID-19 unit at Decatur Memorial Hospital (DMH). “I remember how much Jerry cared about his wife…
Wondering about the latest news reports about monkeypox in the United States? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the Illinois Department of Public Health are closely monitoring the outbreak and working to educate the public. Here’s…
One size does not fit all, and that is especially true for people who seek mental health services. “People’s perceptions of the value of mental health services are uniquely shaped by racial or ethnic backgrounds and cultural experiences,” said Amber…
Grocery store trips continue to stress the wallet as inflationary pressures cause prices to increase on food and pantry items. It’s important to stay focused on healthy eating despite rising costs. With a little extra planning, your family can eat…
It’s time to schedule school physicals as back-to-school season fast approaches. Shana Whitehead, PA-C, with Memorial Care in Jacksonville, notes the main purpose of a school physical is to make sure children are growing in a healthy manner, both physically…
Clay Yates of Springfield was 31 when he received a new heart during a 10-hour procedure at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The former Division I college golfer (who lives in Panther Creek and golfs regularly there) celebrated that health…