Deborah Schmitt, 69, was visiting family in Missouri when she broke her femur (thigh bone). “When it was time for discharge, the orthopedic surgeon was trying to find me a program to transition to,” said the Taylorville native. “I told…
With COVID-19 vaccination now available to everyone over the age of 12, the summer of 2021 offers expanded opportunities for fun and socializing. But what about those who can’t get the vaccine? “With the weather warming up, I’m hearing more…
Choosing a new doctor doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process, but there are important things to consider. With more and more people in need of consistent healthcare, having a checklist is helpful during the search process. “We are seeing…
Most people have experienced some kind of stressful or traumatic event in their lives. Traumatic events can affect people who experience or witness an injury, threat of injury or death or feelings of extreme helplessness. While many people associate post-traumatic…
Scheduling routine care is important for overall physical and mental wellness; however, according to the CDC, men are less likely than women to have seen or talked to a doctor about their health within the past year. Men are…
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the country, and the majority of these cancers are caused by sun exposure. Skin makes up the body’s largest organ and has two layers: the outer layer called the epidermis…
As the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine rolled out at the end of 2020, Kristen and Josh Brown met with their obstetrician for their twelve-week visit and discussed pros and cons of vaccination. Kristen, 30, was eligible to schedule the vaccination because…
While summer insects are common in Illinois, not every year do we see and hear cicadas, sometimes incorrectly called 17-year “locusts.” (Locusts are actually a different species.) According to the University of Illinois Extension, the Great Eastern Brood X emerges…
Many of us are all too familiar with anxiety these days. Situational anxiety can occur during challenging times such as a worldwide pandemic—or during individual situations like a divorce, a new job, financial hardship or illness. But at times, the…
Four days before testing positive for COVID-19, Bill Jones walked half a mile to his deer stand, shot a deer and hauled the carcass back to his vehicle himself. “No problem,” the 59-year-old Taylorville man said. In the days that…