The submarine vibe of the hyperbaric multi-place oxygen chamber at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital didn’t intimidate patient Brad Russell. The 58-year-old Springfield man is 6’8” and admittedly somewhat claustrophobic. At the advice of his care team, he took the short drive…
Sometimes a high schooler just needs a little extra encouragement and a short reminder about what’s important and what’s not. School texting campaigns can provide just that – low-key reminders about mental health topics delivered in brief nuggets through a…
Summertime gives us more daylight and longer days. Unfortunately, that can lead to sleep problems, says Stevi Surratt, RRT, supervisor of Cardiopulmonary, Cardiovascular and Sleep Lab programs at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. “A change in daylight can affect melatonin, a sleep-inducing…
Excited about registering for a running event but not sure if you are up for the challenge? Many people are interested in trying to run in a charitable event but worry they cannot complete the distance. With proper preparation, you…
Nothing against big city vibes, but Andrzej Staszkiewicz, MD, absolutely loves smaller-town life in Jacksonville, Illinois. The anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician, who is known as “Dr. Staz” by his colleagues and patients, moved from the Chicago area after 13…
You never know where you will find your sweetheart! Tom Goldsborough and Mary Holt faithfully volunteer at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. When they sat near each other one Monday in the cafeteria over lunchtime, they struck up a conversation – which…
Hospital volunteers greet visitors with a smile, transport patients, deliver flowers or mail, guide visitors to appointments and so much more. Highly appreciated by hospital staff, volunteers help supply that extra bit of care, compassion and assistance that make a…
Sleep disruptions – too much sleep, not enough sleep or even sleep interrupted by dreams – are more likely to occur during times of stress. As you navigate managing stress, it’s also important to prioritize sleep. Sleep is key to…
At what pivotal time will you or a loved one need blood? Millions of patients nationwide need lifesaving blood products—including many within our own community. Blood donation benefits local patients battling cancer, kidney transplant recipients, those with sickle cell disease,…
Randa Freeze-Rhea, an American Sign Language interpreter with Language Access Services at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, just earned an advanced degree in healthcare interpreting from the Rochester Institute of Technology – thanks to funding assistance from the Jacksonville Memorial Foundation. “I…