When Sharon Powel’s doctor told her she would benefit from yearly lung cancer screenings, she didn’t hesitate. “I’ve always been honest about my smoking – how much and how long,” she said. “For me, it’s no different than going in…
Donny Walden almost said no. The 43-year-old quality engineer at Grain & Protein Technologies had no symptoms, no health concerns and no particular reason to stop at the Decatur Memorial Hospital table at his company’s health fair last September. But…
Ben Wooten spends his work days preparing for potential emergencies and anticipating safety risks. The 42-year-old Memorial Health vice president for Emergency Management and Safety takes that same approach with his own health. “In my professional world, you always do…
Colorectal cancer is a sneaky disease with very few symptoms. That’s why take-home colon cancer screening kits can be a lifesaver to alert people to potential risk. The fancy name for the take-home kits is fecal immunochemical test, which…
Never underestimate what a group of dedicated women can do when they combine creativity with hospitality and a heartfelt fundraising cause. Nine lifelong friends launched Drink for the Pink when one woman in their close-knit group was diagnosed with breast…
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Detecting lung cancer before symptoms are noticeable allows for early treatment when it’s most effective. That’s why regular lung cancer screenings…
Do you know the warning signs for suicide? Suicide is death caused by self-inflicted injury with the intent to die, and it is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Foundation for Suicide…
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…
Educator Rich Bowen was driving to Western Illinois University for a conference in 1992 when he heard a radio interview about the importance of prostate screening. Bored with the drive, he listened to the entire program and decided to schedule…