Everyone experiences times in which they lack confidence and don’t feel good about themselves, but when these feelings continue long-term, it can affect your mental health. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the opinion we have of ourselves. When someone has…
Fans and many former co-stars were shocked to learn of Chadwick Boseman’s passing after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Boseman starred in and promoted films like Black Panther, 42, Get on Up and more—all while quietly undergoing treatment for…
In 2012, Nancy Hughes’ daughter saw an advertisement in the newspaper seeking participants who suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for a clinical trial. She immediately thought of her mom. “My younger daughter called and suggested the trial –…
Palliative care is a specialized type of care that focuses on providing relief of suffering for patients with serious illness in order to improve quality of life. The goal of palliative care is to prevent and relieve the physical symptoms,…
In 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee designated August as National Breastfeeding Month. Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital supports the effort to recognize that breastfeeding provides a strong emotional connection between mother and infant; provides a safe, reliable and renewable food…
A lifelong Springfield resident, 64-year-old Jeff Krushall has had reason to pass through the city of Taylorville “maybe a couple of times, but that was a long time ago,” he said. When his care team at Memorial Medical Center in…
This year, college students are heading back to class at an uncertain time. Some colleges and universities are planning for online courses, while others will return to campus life. “Parents may be wondering how they can prepare their students for…
Vaccines have been in the news a lot recently, as researchers race to create a new vaccine to protect against COVID-19. But it’s important to keep your child’s other vaccinations up-to-date, too. “August is National Immunization Month—a reminder to parents…
Preparing for a newborn requires a lot of planning, and if you decide to breastfeed, you will want to learn all you can before and after. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively for the first…
Starting a new school year in the midst of a worldwide pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty for kids and parents. “It’s not surprising that so many families are feeling stressed as the school year approaches,” said Jonathan Ponser,…