When Mary Henry laced up her walking shoes each day, she thought she was doing everything she could to stay healthy. For years, the fourth-grade teacher made walking a regular part of her routine even while living with a heart…
Millions of Americans struggle with suicidal thoughts or suicidal ideation. This can include thoughts of wanting to be dead or thoughts of wanting to kill yourself. Anyone can experience thoughts of suicide, and it does not always result in a…
Fall sports are in high gear, and whether your student athlete is a flyer on the cheerleading squad or plays high school football, soccer, volleyball or middle school baseball or softball, the risk of concussion is one to take…
Watching an older loved one withdraw from activities they once enjoyed, spend more time alone or act less like themselves can feel alarming. It can be difficult to know what to do or how to start a meaningful conversation. While…
Lunch is key when it comes to fueling your child through the school day. But what does a healthy lunch look like – one that kids will actually eat? Our Memorial Wellness Center experts weigh in with fun and practical…
Some of them shed. A few drool profusely. All of them add to the family budget for food, vaccinations and vet visits. But on National Dog Day, Aug. 26, dog lovers everywhere celebrate the companionship, loyalty and joy their four-legged…
Bob Sandage, 78, believes in staying active and taking care of his health. That commitment paid off several years ago when the Navy veteran and former emergency department nurse returned from an extended vacation and realized something wasn’t right. He…
Thanks to our Memorial Wellness Center experts for Illinois State Fair tips on how to have fun but still eat healthy (mostly!) when you are strolling the fairgrounds. Make Water Your Fair MVP Walking the fairgrounds in summer heat can…
Alison McGrane knew from experience she wanted her obstetrics care at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital (JMH) for her third pregnancy. It didn’t matter she had recently moved more than two hours away. The 25-year-old mother of three, now living in Labadie,…
One night in late July, Springfield Memorial Hospital security officer Caleb Patrick was conducting a routine patrol when he saw a woman lying on the nearby railroad tracks – with a train quickly approaching. Caleb didn’t hesitate. According to security…