Many women do not learn until pregnancy that they need some new vaccinations or booster injections (an extra dose of a vaccine to extend your immunity). Keeping your vaccines up-to-date can help you to protect you and your family. “Vaccines…
When a new baby arrives, it can be a joyous time. But it can also be a time of anxiety and stress. Self-care is as vital for moms as it is for newborns. Signs and symptoms of postpartum depression include…
Voters hospitalized 14 days or less before the Illinois general election are eligible and entitled to receive a ballot at all five Memorial Health System hospitals from a legal family member or someone who is registered to vote in the…
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month with an estimated 98,000 women diagnosed this year alone and 30,000 deaths from the disease. The big takeaway is that women with reproductive organs can develop a gynecologic cancer. But what is it? And…
Social distancing and limits on social activities create new challenges for individuals struggling with existing or new mental health issues. Previous interventions often recommended by mental health providers to combat depression or anxiety included reaching out to family or friends,…
It’s a familiar refrain when flu season rolls around: cover your cough; wash your hands and stay home if you feel sick. This year, thanks to COVID-19, every American is already familiar with those infection prevention strategies and more—like wearing…
No need to wait until New Year’s Eve! National Self-Improvement Month is upon us, and there’s no better time to refocus your efforts to make positive life changes for a healthier you. “Self-improvement is a journey, and although others may…
Lucky McMahon is a very determined 5-year-old. To see evidence of that determination, you don’t have to look much further than the child-sized climbing wall at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Sports Enhancement Center. The wooden wall, which can be adjusted…
Las disparidades de salud, incluyendo uncess para el cuidado y las barreras del idioma, siguen afectando a las comunidades hispanas y latinas en los Estados Unidos. La atención preventiva es vital para estos grupos en riesgo de asma, enfermedad pulmonar…
A bad mood can sweep in like a winter storm cloud – often expected but sometimes a surprise. Sondra Wise, a licensed clinical social worker for Memorial Behavioral Health, shares three common triggers that can turn a good day into…