Emotional well-being on the court, playing field or pro level is an important skill for athletes to pursue. Too often, athletes fall into patterns of negative self-talk, doubt and anxiety. Build time into your schedule to practice stress management techniques,…
Long summer days are here, along with hours and hours of unstructured time for many tweens and teens. The U.S. Surgeon General recently warned that too much time on social media can contribute to serious mental health consequences, including anxiety…
Bad news first. There is still no safe sun exposure. Nada. Not ever. Don’t do it. And if you or your kids are going to be out in the pool, on the playing field or just hanging outdoors, they need…
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…