With the recent outbreak of measles across the United States, there has been a wealth of information published about the measles…and unfortunately some misinformation. Read on to learn what everyone should know about the measles. Is measles really that big…
Of all the hallmarks of prenatal appointments – the weigh-ins, urine tests and blood draws – the glucose screening is among the least popular with expectant moms. Draining a cup of the super-sweet drink is a requirement at the 4-…
After coloring on the floor with her 2-year-old niece last September, Shirley Black knew it was finally time to get serious about knee-replacement surgery. She couldn’t get up without help. Shirley, who lives just outside of Springfield and has been…
Raising a child with ADHD is tough. If you feel overwhelmed with helping your child succeed in school you are not alone. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is one of the most common mental health disorders of…
When it comes to weight management and obesity, the internet is a grab bag of conflicting information, all touting itself as accurate. Luckily, Memorial Bariatric Services, part of the Memorial Weight Loss & Wellness Center, has the facts in an area riddled…
They are the big three irritants in an otherwise glorious time of year: sunburn, bug bites and the itchy rash associated with leaves of three, otherwise known as poison ivy. Dr. Avi Viswanathan with Memorial Physician Services – Koke Mill…
Dr. Ekta Basnet, a pediatrician with Memorial Physician Services, answers a few frequently asked questions parents have about vision problems in children. Q: What are some common vision problems and symptoms in kids? DR. BASNET: Hyperopia (far-sightedness) and myopia (near-sightedness)…
Women face some unique circumstances that can increase their risk for stroke, according to new prevention guidelines from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. One of those is preeclampsia, which is defined as high blood pressure and excess protein in…
The frigid days of winter are finally behind us. Now, we can enjoy all the benefits of spring that we’ve been longing for during these last few bone-chilling months. Sunshine! Warmth! Allergies! Oh, yeah, that’s right. Seasonal springtime allergies are…
Like a lot of people, Brent Strukely only visited the doctor when he was sick. “I looked at myself as a pretty healthy, physically active person,” said the 47-year-old Springfield resident. “When everything’s going well, you’re invincible. In that mindset,…