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…
Occupational therapists (OTs) help patients return to the everyday tasks that make up a person’s normal routine after an injury, accident, illness or other health issue. Check out these four misconceptions about what an occupational therapist does: Myth #1: OTs…
One-third of Americans report they sleep less than the recommended amount for adults: seven or more hours. Inadequate sleep can negatively affect your sleep and can contribute to conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and depression as well…
In the United States, more than 100,000 adults and children await an organ transplant—more than 4,000 in Illinois alone. April is National Donate Life Month, and the team at Memorial Transplant Care shares these steps to significantly impact the lives…
Emelia Baer had never heard of Jacksonville, Illinois, before she was assigned to complete her clinical experience with Jacksonville Memorial Hospital (JMH). The then 23-year-old was finishing up her doctorate of physical therapy at Saint Louis University when she was…