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…
Your child likely shares a classroom with at least one or two classmates who have a food allergy. Food allergies affect about 1 in 13 children in the United States, making them one of the most common chronic childhood conditions.…
Local patients now have access to a high-tech procedure for lung biopsies, thanks to a partnership between Decatur Memorial Hospital and Memorial Specialty Care Pulmonology. Robotic bronchoscopy is an innovative technology that allows biopsy to be performed on areas deep…
Linda Brown wasn’t sleeping. At night, her heart would race unpredictably, speeding up and slowing down without warning. She would lie awake, anxious and unsure. This went on for months while she waited for a referral to a cardiac specialist.…
Both medical assistants Christine Bowling and Tracy Fitzpatrick knew immediately that something was wrong when nine-year-old Connor came into Memorial Care in Lincoln with his mom, Crystal Powell. “He came in with a walker,” Christine said. “He could barely make…
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…