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Heart Pain? Go to the Emergency Department. One Young Man’s Story

In September 2023, on the Sunday night before Labor Day, Robert Reynolds woke up with a strange sensation. A sudden squeezing pain moved up his chest and settled into the base of his spine. He jumped out of bed and…

A Heart to Serve: Sister Rose McKeown Leaves Taylorville Memorial Hospital for Next Call

When Sister Rose McKeown got the call she was being sent to St. Vincent Memorial Hospital in 2004, she thought she would serve five years in the Taylorville community. Twenty years later, the lead staff chaplain at TMH prepares to…

Cardiology Specialists – What is Their Role for Patient Heart Care?

The heart is a complex organ, which needs to function at an optimum level for you to feel your best. Fortunately, there are specialized healthcare providers devoted to different aspects of heart health and heart care. Cardiologist: A general cardiologist…

Four Ways AFib’s Heart Rhythm Disorder Affects Your Health 

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…

Great Teamwork Leads to Positive Outcome for Local Farmer after Heart Attack

Karen Sanders knew something was wrong when her husband Eric showed up at home unexpectedly in the middle of the day. She was off work that Friday in April 2023, preparing to host family for Easter weekend festivities. Eric, a…

Eat Healthy for Your Heart’s Sake

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…

Billboard Campaign Proves Accurate for Young Heart Attack Patient

In May 2013, Daniel Fouts was enjoying every minute of his life with his wife, their toddler and a six-month-old baby. But a few months earlier, the then 26-year-old had experienced a sense of impending doom he couldn’t quite forget.…

Valentine’s Sweethearts Meet at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital

You never know where you will find your sweetheart! Tom Goldsborough and Mary Holt faithfully volunteer at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. When they sat near each other one Monday in the cafeteria over lunchtime, they struck up a conversation – which…

Heart Stents: Tiny and Effective

February is Heart Health Month, and the cardiac patient stories can be dramatic. A patient may go in with chest pain and is diagnosed with nearly 100% blockage in one or more arteries. A heart attack is a frightening medical…

National Blood Donor Month: A Heartfelt “Why” Behind Many Donations

Did you know a single blood donation can save three lives? Deanna Fowler has donated blood since 2012 even though she doesn’t like needles – at all. Her “why” helps power her through the process of donating regularly for ImpactLife.…