Microscopic parasites have taken over the headlines this summer as cases of cyclosporiasis continue to rise in Illinois. There have been at least 246 cases recorded in Illinois of the intestinal illness, which can result in diarrhea, bloating, nausea and low-grade fever. People typically become infected after eating contaminated fresh fruits, vegetables or herbs. One challenge…
For 60-year-old Gary Eby of Pawnee, good healthcare has never been about convenience. It’s about trust. And when the providers he trusted moved to a different location a little further away, Gary didn’t hesitate to follow. Gary first became a…
Adorable may be the first reaction, but what these sweet faces bring to our patients and colleagues goes so much deeper. Springfield Memorial Hospital (SMH) is expanding its animal-assisted therapy program, “DOGtors on Call,” thanks to a generous grant from…
Roger Hawkins didn’t expect a routine antibiotic to turn into the scariest week of his life. It started small. The day after his first dose, a rash appeared, like a bad sunburn. He and his wife Cindy went back to…
What does it take to perform at the highest level, week after week, under enormous pressure and still maintain a healthy mindset? “When I think about the Korn Ferry Tour, I think about growth, development and discipline for these young…
When the temps climb into triple digit heat indexes, hydration is key to staying healthy. “These high temperatures create dangerous conditions for children and adults alike,” said Anna Richie, MD, and clinical director of urgent care for Memorial Care. “For…
Zach Keck has a deeply personal reason for volunteering at the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS. He realizes that, without timely medical intervention last year, he might not have been alive to see it. In March 2025, he had been feeling unusually tired, but “I just…
What’s your favorite Fourth of July tradition? Maybe fireworks at dusk. Grills going all afternoon. Kids running through sprinklers or jumping into the lake. At Memorial Health, our hospital Emergency Departments and Memorial Care urgent care locations see another side…
When scholarship applications began to slow, Ann Butterfield Kramer picked up the phone and asked a simple question: What does the hospital need? The answer improved emergency care in Taylorville. Ann, a longtime supporter of the Taylorville Memorial Foundation and…
Earlier this year, 6-year-old James Knox noticed something was wrong when he saw flames reflecting on a neighbor’s window across the street. Sure enough, the Knox family’s attached garage was on fire after their labrador had dragged a pizza box…