For the many people who face fertility challenges, National Infertility Awareness Week helps raise awareness about a journey that can often feel isolating for those in the middle of treatment or who are considering various options. Amanda Figge, MS, RD,…
Megan Price fell in love with taking care of others as a resident assistant at Cedarhurst Assisted Living and Memory Care in Springfield. The 25-year-old from Petersburg was touched by the trust patients placed in their medical providers during vulnerable…
In the United States, more than 100,000 adults and children await an organ transplant—more than 4,000 in Illinois alone. April is National Donate Life Month, and Memorial Health’s surgical services team shares these steps to significantly impact the lives of others.…
The halls of a hospital can be a hectic environment – except when an Honor Walk is taking place. For a few sacred moments, the normal hustle and bustle comes to an abrupt stop. Family, friends and healthcare workers line…
When Jim Lopinski got in a hurry and fell down his basement stairs last May, he had no idea that accident would lead doctors to discover a serious infection in his hip. It was just the latest in a long…
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…
Want to keep your family healthy? Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations – not just for the kids in your household but also for the adults. “Vaccinations are key to avoiding preventable illnesses,” said Pooja Sheth-Dutt, MD, a family…
Holding the door open a second longer for the person behind you, admiring a stranger’s outfit, sending a text to a friend you haven’t heard from in a bit – these are all easy ways to show kindness that take…
Never underestimate what a group of dedicated women can do when they combine creativity with hospitality and a heartfelt fundraising cause. Nine lifelong friends launched Drink for the Pink when one woman in their close-knit group was diagnosed with breast…