Apr 16
The Gift of Life
When Billy Ruyle could not sign his name at work or even grasp the pen, he realized he had a problem that was bigger than just a cold. Billy grew up in a small town, just south of Springfield. After…
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Apr 08
For One Patient, a ‘Hometown Touch’ Makes All the Difference
Jim McCoy is a familiar face at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Diagnosed in 1983 at the age of 29 with Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID), Jim has required monthly infusion treatments to help sustain a healthy immune system. Without those treatments, his…
Apr 05
Donated Artwork Helps ‘Humanize’ Hospital Environment
A new sculpture recently installed in the garden courtyard on Memorial’s lower level is the first of several pieces that the donor hopes will help enhance and humanize the hospital environment for patients and their guests. Titled “Modern Woman” by…
Apr 04
Bariatric Surgery Testimonial: Jill
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to…
Mar 26
Kids in the Kitchen: 5 ways to Introduce Children to Cooking
Eating out seems like the easiest choice for a family meal after a busy day at work, but getting your kids to help in the kitchen is a great way to make it seem like less work, said Virginia Dolan,…
Mar 19
Illinois Changes Requirements for Whooping Cough Booster
Effective for the 2013-14 school year, all Illinois students entering sixth through 12th grades must have proof of receiving the Tdap booster in an effort to better protect young people from whooping cough, also known as pertussis. “Whooping cough is…
Mar 12
From our Memorial Dietitians: Sodium and Stroke Risk
How would you like to decrease your risk of stroke more than twofold? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends consuming only 1,500 milligrams of sodium each day, yet the average American consumes more than 4,000 mg of sodium per day.…
Mar 07
Noninvasive Outpatient Radiation Procedure Helps Treat Brain Tumors
Karla Dirks was looking forward to a great road trip to St. Louis with her sister, but it ended with an injury followed by more bad news. While attending a Cardinals’ playoff game in 2011, Karla fell and hit the…
Feb 28
How to Protect Your Child from Sports Concussions
Parents often ask Devin Spears, lead athletic trainer at Memorial’s SportsCare, how they can keep their children from getting injured during football season. “The only thing I can guarantee you is if I put your child in a suit of…
Feb 26
Bariatric Surgery Testimonial: Ginny
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to…