A three-digit dialing code number – 988 – strengthens and expands the reach of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Two essential elements are associated with the 988 number, which went live in 2022: Someone to call. Someone to respond. Dialing…
If filling up your car, grocery shopping or reviewing your retirement savings causes you stress, anxiety or even depression – you aren’t alone. Financial concerns trouble most of us right now, thanks to high inflation, rising interest rates and unpredictable…
Summer travel season is here, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people test for COVID-19 before they travel. This includes those who are fully vaccinated and those who haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccine. If you take an at-home COVID-19 test,…
In May 2020, Janet and Bobby Lewis were determined to escape the housebound routine of COVID-19 lockdown. They embarked on a short motorcycle road trip to Hannibal, MO, with two other couples and were approaching the bridge over the Mississippi…
Memorial Health will offer “Mobile Memorial” as a care center for spectators to receive first aid care as well as health screenings and education at nine “holes” located within the tent. “Mobile Memorial” will be open 7 a.m. to 5…
Ruth Ann and John Hamilton, both 76, had just celebrated their daughter’s birthday with a family dinner at their home in Springfield. The dishes were done, their daughter and her family had left, and Ruth Ann was making a bowl…
Did you know you can learn how to become a more mindful person? Mindfulness is a calm awareness of your body, emotions and thoughts, and it can be a powerful tool when creating healthy habits especially related to nutrition. “Many…
Staying at home while aging in place is a goal for many, but the challenge is to maintain a safe environment that allows for normal day-to-day activities and also protects health. Many home accessibility solutions can increase safety and reduce…
Infant formula shortages this spring have created a stressful situation for parents who want to ensure their children are receiving proper nutrition. “We recognize this has been a frustrating time for parents and caregivers who rely on infant formula to…
Darlene Steinkamp, RN, is an accomplished young woman pursuing her doctorate in nursing practice with a goal to work in an ICU as a nurse practitioner. She is also competing to be named Miss Illinois this summer and using her…