When a complex situation arises, Kathy Robinson’s co-workers in Same-Day Surgery ask a simple question. “We have a saying here, ‘What would Kat do?’” said co-worker Keli Taylor. “She always knows the right thing to do – and always does…
Randy Miller’s family history included a worrisome heart pattern. The 70-year-old’s father died of congestive heart failure, and he had two uncles who dealt with heart issues as well. So he didn’t protest when Roger McClintock, MD, an internist with…
Every year on October 15, we recognize Global Handwashing day, a reminder of how something as simple as washing your hands can protect your health and the health of those around you. Handwashing is one of the easiest and most…
The excitement for Halloween starts building early for most kids – costumes, candy and goosebumps. But for children with anxiety or sensory processing issues, Halloween presents a unique challenge for parents. Leaha Jones, LCPC, and manager of Mobile Crisis Response…
Losing someone to suicide is a devastating experience that affects families and entire communities. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, particularly among young people. The statistics paint a sobering picture: in 2023, nearly…
Millions of Americans struggle with suicidal thoughts or suicidal ideation. This can include thoughts of wanting to be dead or thoughts of wanting to kill yourself. Anyone can experience thoughts of suicide, and it does not always result in a…
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, and there are an estimated 1.5 million suicide attempts yearly. But suicide is preventable. World Suicide Prevention Day, on Thursday, Sept. 10, helps raise awareness by talking about…
Back-to-school transitions can cause stress for your kids as they anticipate big changes from the summer schedule to a school routine. For most students of all ages, there can be a mix of excitement and anxiety about reuniting with friends…
When Ed Curtis arrived at Springfield Memorial Hospital in 1975 as a new nursing graduate, he had no idea he was beginning a 50-year career that would culminate as president and CEO. Curtis, a native of Springfield, Illinois, had been…
Asthma is a disease of the lungs that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing at night or in the early morning. Winter is not a friend to those who suffer from asthma. The dry, cold weather and increase…