Feeling stressed about all the changes taking place right now? You aren’t alone. “Just about the time we figured out how to take care of ourselves within the tight restrictions of a pandemic, the environment is changing yet again,” said…
When you are vaccinated against COVID-19, it helps protect you from getting the illness. However, preliminary evidence suggests that fully vaccinated people who do become infected with the Delta variant can potentially spread the virus to others. “Fully vaccinated” means…
Overweight? Older than 45? Little to no exercise? Family occurrences of type 2 diabetes? These are all warning signs of prediabetes, which can be determined by a simple blood sugar test. If you have prediabetes, there may already be signs…
Kelly Cockayne, 33, encourages breastfeeding mothers to make an informed decision when it comes to scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination. The 33-year-old learning consultant with Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation at Memorial Health System gave birth to Leo in early…
Childhood trauma can result from physical, emotional or sexual abuse, neglect, accidents or disasters, sudden or violent separation from a loved one, exploitation, terrorism and more. Unfortunately, childhood trauma affects nine victims for every 1,000 children according to national statistics.…
The July 4, 2020, weekend was a busy one full of extra shifts for Tanelle Gordon, RN, an acute care nurse for Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (ALMH). “My throat felt mildly scratchy,” Tanelle recalled. “I didn’t think much of it.…
As vaccines become more readily available, it is important for people to remain vigilant with COVID-19 prevention measures. Being vaccinated is one weapon against COVID-19, but people should continue mask usage, handwashing and social distance. “Vaccination teaches your immune system…
CDC has placed a pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccination. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0413-JJ-vaccine.html. A third vaccine – developed and manufactured by the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson – is now available to the public along with Pfizer and…
Vaccination against COVID-19 is a welcome and important tool in the fight against the pandemic, but those who have been vaccinated need to continue to be vigilant about social distance, mask usage and handwashing for now. “Vaccination trains your immune…
Pregnant women need to consult with their doctor to weigh the risk of being infected by COVID-19 against the benefit/risk ratio of receiving the COVID-19 vaccinations. Tara Bennett, MD, Memorial Medical Center’s chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Megan Forshee,…