Many safety strategies for workers stay consistent throughout the year, but some vary depending on the season. Memorial Health’s occupational health team helps workers and companies determine how they can best work together to keep safety a priority in the…
Love golf? Or just like to be around the action at a major event? Check out the volunteer opportunities available at the eighth annual Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS this summer at Panther Creek, June 29 – July 2.…
The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event on the Korn Ferry Tour, will take place June 29 – July 2, 2023, at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. The 72-hole competition spans four days and features…
A dedicated group of longtime volunteers with Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Quilters took on a new challenge and sewed fidget blankets for hospital patients. “The Quilters have been a part of the Auxiliary volunteers since 1970, and both the hospital…
Gambling entertains many with the excitement and anticipation of a potential big win. Illinois residents have more gambling opportunities than ever before with more than 36,000 video gaming terminals today and more planned. “A downside is that too many people…
For such small organs, our kidneys tackle big important jobs within the body. Our kidneys make urine, remove toxins and excess water from our blood, help control blood pressure, produce red blood cells, control blood stream levels of minerals like…
Colorectal cancer screening for precancerous polyps is important to prevent cancer and is recommended every 10 years after age 45. Each year, thousands of Illinoisans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and early detection through screening is key. Colorectal cancer is…
When “measuring” our health, we often think of numbers – weight, body mass index and blood pressure. While these numbers offer important information about our physical state, you can also learn a lot about your health by paying attention to…
Did you participate in Dry January? Abstaining from alcohol for the first month of the year has gained traction since the pandemic with numerous apps available to tick off your no-alcohol days in January. The health benefits of abstaining are…
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.…