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,…
Everyone experiences times in which they lack confidence and don’t feel good about themselves, but when these feelings continue long-term, it can affect your mental health. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the opinion we have of ourselves. When someone has…
Palliative care is a specialized type of care that focuses on providing relief of suffering for patients with serious illness in order to improve quality of life. The goal of palliative care is to prevent and relieve the physical symptoms,…
Proper nutrition is a huge part of recovery from any illness—and COVID-19 is no exception. Memorial Health System dietitians and Foods and Nutrition staff work together to ensure patients hospitalized with the virus get the nourishment they need to heal…
During the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, older people represented the majority of hospitalizations and deaths—leading some young adults to feel the virus couldn’t affect them. But that’s a dangerous attitude, says Memorial Health…
School’s out for the summer. But what do you do to fill all of your child’s free time over the next three months? Memorial Health System joined “Ask the Expert” to discuss ways to keep your kiddos entertained and structure…
An advance directive is a legal document that outlines your wishes for medical treatment in the event you are unable to make decisions for yourself. It allows you to record what kind of medical treatment you may or may not…
As cold and flu season continues, and COVID-19 continues to spread to the United States, there are virtual tools available to help you get medical advice and free prescription delivery from select pharmacies. “Consulting with a provider from your home…
After smoking 1-2 packs a day for 45 years, COPD and emphysema finally caught up with Roy Pillischafske, 60, of Springfield. Fortunately, he enrolled in a Freedom from Smoking class at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation. Sponsored by…
A living donor is someone who chooses to give an organ, usually a kidney, to someone while they are alive. Becoming a living donor is an act of generosity and gives hope to many people who await a kidney transplant.…