While most strokes occur in persons over 65, it can happen at any age. Unfortunately, sometimes people do not recognize the symptoms of a stroke in younger individuals because they don’t think it’s possible. Each year, 795,000 people suffer a…
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…
Cold weather can prevent even seasoned exercisers from logging daily physical activity. This is the time of year when exercise serves as a physical and mental health boost so don’t give in to the temptation to take the season off.…
The holiday season is here and keeping your glucose under control during this time of year can be an extra challenge when you have diabetes. Sarah Tierney, RN, BSN, CDCES, Diabetes Program Coordinator for the Memorial Wellness Center, offers these…
Do you know the warning signs for suicide? Suicide is death caused by self-inflicted injury with the intent to die, and it is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Foundation for Suicide…
Virtual care through two-way video technology is an easily accessible and helpful healthcare tool to make life easier when you or a loved one feel sick. Gone are the days when you felt like you lived at the pediatrician’s office…
Self-Care Day is recognized on July 24 by the World Health Organization because self-care can be practiced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Are you too busy to care for yourself? It can seem like that at times.…
Athletes need to pay attention to emotional well-being as well as their physical health whether they play on a summer travel team, participate in high school or college-level sports or play on professional teams. It’s easy to fall victim to…
Buffalo gnats are back, and this spring, they invited their cicada friends to the party. At least the cicadas don’t bite. Whether you want to complete yard work, watch your favorite shortstop play ball or simply relax on the deck…