Microscopic parasites have taken over the headlines this summer as cases of cyclosporiasis continue to rise in Illinois. There have been at least 246 cases recorded in Illinois of the intestinal illness, which can result in diarrhea, bloating, nausea and low-grade fever. People typically become infected after eating contaminated fresh fruits, vegetables or herbs. One challenge…
When the temps climb into triple digit heat indexes, hydration is key to staying healthy. “These high temperatures create dangerous conditions for children and adults alike,” said Anna Richie, MD, and clinical director of urgent care for Memorial Care. “For…
What’s your favorite Fourth of July tradition? Maybe fireworks at dusk. Grills going all afternoon. Kids running through sprinklers or jumping into the lake. At Memorial Health, our hospital Emergency Departments and Memorial Care urgent care locations see another side…
The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event on the Korn Ferry Tour, will take place June 25 – 28, at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. This is the sixth year Memorial Health has been the…
Charla Warren, MSN, RN, was a college student studying nursing and working as a phlebotomist when she walked onto a unit at Springfield Memorial Hospital as a summer nurse intern in 2010. She was nervous, eager and not entirely sure…
For weeks now, Aaron Murphy has been eating breakfast with the promo postcard for the LMH Market’s opening day right by his plate. The four-year-old likes to be reminded that his favorite summer activity returns to action on Saturday, May…
In the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether you are at a ball game, going swimming, taking a hike, camping or at a backyard barbecue, pests like mosquitos and ticks can not only be a nuisance, they…
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…
Summer is here, which means warmer weather, lots of outdoor physical activity and a risk of electrolyte imbalance. It is important to pay attention to body hydration especially in the summer months. “Water is always going to be the best…
Most of us have been there. You have hours ahead of you on the road and from the backseat all you can hear is, “Are we there yet?” This year, instead of loading the kids up on packaged snacks with…