First – the good news about the multiple variant strains of COVID-19 coming at us from the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil: so far, studies suggest antibodies in the currently authorized vaccines recognize and can counteract the effects of…
Polly Pulley, 63, has a heart for the Jacksonville community. The trailblazer has directed programming for the Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen since 2012, supported the Healthy Jacksonville initiative and recently joined the Passavant Area Hospital Board of Directors. She’s…
Langston Hughes was an American poet, novelist, fiction writer and playwright whose African American themes made him a primary contributor to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. While his life and work are most closely associated with New York City,…
Pain – intense or nagging – impacts the ability to participate in daily activities and can even affect your emotional state. Whether you are one of the 11% of adults who experiences daily pain or if you have experienced an…
If this is your first ever global pandemic as a parent, raise your hand. 2020 presented unique challenges and a grueling marathon for parents everywhere – but especially those who don’t have a second adult in the family to help.…
“Just take a deep breath” is often used to relieve stress and anxiety, but during this global pandemic, it is also good advice for those recovering from COVID-19. If you are recovering from COVID-19 at home, these simple breathing exercises…
When Edmund Raycraft, MD, performs knee or hip replacement surgery, he has a little help from a special assistant: a robot named Mako. Dr. Raycraft, of DMH Orthopaedic Associates, has been performing procedures using the Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery…
Seizures occur more often than you might think; one in 10 people will suffer a seizure in their lifetime. A seizure can be scary, but just like it’s important to know basic CPR, you should also know how to help…
Now there is a way for those who have been infected with and survived COVID-19 to help others who are hospitalized and fighting for their lives. The Central Illinois Community Blood Center coordinates plasma donations and offers a self-referral for…
Good health isn’t a result of just diet and exercise. Screening and prevention are two important aspects of health and wellness, right along with nutrition, physical activity and mental wellness. The routine care you receive with a primary care physician…