Flu season brings a mix of fever, chills, cough, body aches and fatigue that can knock even healthy people into bed. For some, however, influenza can lead to more serious complications. One of the most important steps you can take…
When Anjna Gupta arrived at Taylorville Memorial Hospital’s Swing Bed unit, her family wasn’t sure what to expect. Anjna had spent nearly two weeks hospitalized at Springfield Memorial Hospital before transferring to Taylorville for additional care and rehabilitation. For her…
An extra hour of sleep! But less sunlight. It’s a tough compromise. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks “fall back” one hour. While many of us welcome the extra hour of sleep, the earlier sunset can make…
Zeke Mahkovtz was born Dec. 18, 2023, and lived for 18 minutes, surrounded by his parents and siblings who showered him with love. Diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type II, Zeke’s life was brief, but his impact was profound. For his…
At 48, Breanna Flanagan considered herself in the best physical shape of her life. The Riverton mail carrier was busy with the things that mattered most to her: her wife, four daughters and 1-year-old grandson. Her youngest daughter is just…
When Kari McClain looks in the mirror, she still sees reminders of what she’s been through. But today, at 50, the Decatur native is cancer-free, feeling good and enjoying life with her husband, three grown sons and nearly 2-year-old granddaughter.…