Are patients avoiding the hospital or their doctor’s office when they need care because of anxiety about COVID-19? That may be the case, according to Rajesh Govindaiah, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer for Memorial Health System. “We…
Do you know what healthcare treatments you would and would not want if you could not speak for yourself? Do other people know what your wishes are? Whether we plan for it or not, sudden illness or accidents can happen…
Have you started negotiating with your toddler yet? Or stood there in public as your child throws a temper tantrum on the floor? You aren’t alone. “Navigating and learning how to provide discipline from toddlerhood through the teenage years is one of…
Older people and people with serious, long-term medical conditions like heart disease and diabetes are at greater risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus. Check out these guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for people who are at…
As we face COVID-19, the new coronavirus, and changes occur in our daily life, your children will likely have a lot of questions. It is important to be open and honest with them. “Parents should make sure they are informed…
As cold and flu season continues, and COVID-19 continues to spread to the United States, there are virtual tools available to help you get medical advice and free prescription delivery from select pharmacies. “Consulting with a provider from your home…
Suffering from the flu is a costly and potentially dangerous experience, which is why getting vaccinated against the influenza virus is so important. “Some people think the flu is like a common cold, but really, the flu is a lot…
Crunches or Pilates may be the last thing you want to think about while you care for your new baby. Clearly, basic needs like sleep, nutrition and caring for your newborn take priority. But once your doctor indicates it is…
A respiratory virus that has sickened hundreds and killed at least 17 people in China saw its first confirmed cases in the United States this week, but a health official in Springfield said Friday that the risk of transmission in…
Nearly everyone has a family member who has had cancer—it is a common disease affecting 1 in 3 Americans. A common myth is that all cancers are genetic, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes family members have the same…