Diagnosing hypertension requires only a simple blood pressure check. But too many people put off visiting a medical provider and don’t realize they have hypertension, which can be dangerous. “Most people who have hypertension don’t feel any symptoms,” said Edwin…
When Missy Keiser tore ligaments in her ankle in 2009, it was an injury that just kept getting worse. First, she developed a blood clot and then reflexive sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), which was painful and kept her from bearing weight…
This summer’s high temperatures have all of us sweating more than usual. How do you know the difference between sweating and excessive sweating, which is an actual condition called hyperhidrosis? According to the Archives of Dermatological Research, more than 15…
It’s a triple threat this fall with flu, COVID-19 and RSV all potential health risks, especially for the very young, old and immune-compromised. The good news is that flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are updated, and there is a new RSV…
Those annual back-to-school physicals are kind of like measuring your child’s height on a door frame at home with a pencil – they help measure from year to year if your child is growing in a healthy manner, both physically…
When extreme heat hits, spending time in air conditioning is a welcome reprieve. But for those who work outside or in hot environments, heat is an occupational danger. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, exposure to…
Hydration is key to staying healthy during this summer’s extreme temperatures caused by a “Heat Dome” over much of the United States. “These high temperatures create dangerous conditions for children and adults alike,” said Anna Richie, MD, and clinical director…
Each July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health observes National Minority Mental Health Month to bring awareness to the unique struggles that marginalized racial and ethnic communities face in accessing care for mental health…
A fresh veggie a day may keep the doctor away! Volunteers at Taylorville Memorial Hospital have planted and harvested more than 100 pounds of fresh produce this summer, which they donated to the Taylorville Food Pantry. When the harvest becomes…
Memorial Child Care may have a brand-new building with lots of cool extras, but it’s the people inside who teach and care for the children who make the biggest impression. Brianne Schramm, director of perioperative nursing at Springfield Memorial Hospital,…