Ben Wooten spends his work days preparing for potential emergencies and anticipating safety risks. The 42-year-old Memorial Health vice president for Emergency Management and Safety takes that same approach with his own health. “In my professional world, you always do…
The fresh air and sunshine is intoxicating this spring season, but all the growing things can lead to allergies in children as they rush to play outside in the warmer weather. Allergies most often begin to appear in children between…
No one was more surprised than Tina Landin that she walked 385 miles in the “217 Challenge,” a Macon on the Move walking program that ran through the month of October in 2025. “I’ve always tried to exercise and be…
Colorectal cancer is a sneaky disease with very few symptoms. That’s why take-home colon cancer screening kits can be a lifesaver to alert people to potential risk. The fancy name for the take-home kits is fecal immunochemical test, which…
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) occurs when the heart’s upper chambers beat irregularly and often rapidly, upsetting the normal flow of blood. Some people with AFib do not experience any symptoms, but others may feel noticeable physical changes. “Think of AFib as…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking a return to the familiar pyramid format. The new visual guide is available at realfood.gov and simplifies the traditional food groups into three main categories: Protein,…
Did you know heart disease affects 1 in every 20 American adults and is a leading cause of death in this country? Eating a healthy diet helps keep your heart in tip-top shape by lowering your cholesterol, blood pressure and…
When your heart gives you a scare, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you know what’s safe? And perhaps most importantly, how do you keep fear from holding you back? For many patients…
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…