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,…
Even if you are all-in for Team Summer, few of us can resist the call of autumn with its cooler temps, changing leaves, vibrant blue skies, hometown football games, apple orchards and all things pumpkin. Did you know Illinois produces…
Zachary Bax, BSN, RN, was still in nursing orientation this past July when he noted changes in the condition of one of his patients who was critically ill. When the newly hired nurse checked the patient’s pulse, he found none,…
Dementia is an umbrella term for cognitive impairment – difficulty remembering, thinking or making decisions that interfere with daily activities. Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there are many other forms. In the United States, 5.8…
Diagnosing hypertension requires only a simple blood pressure check. But too many people put off visiting a medical provider and don’t realize they have hypertension, which can be dangerous. “Most people who have hypertension don’t feel any symptoms,” said Edwin…
Having trouble breathing? The thick, hazy, smoke-filled skies over the past 48 hours—caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires—may be causing your asthma or chest pain. Memorial Health urgent care practitioners have treated patients ranging in age from 10-70 with symptoms believed…
In the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether you are at a ball game, going swimming, taking a hike, camping or at a backyard barbecue, pests like mosquitos and ticks can not only be a nuisance, they…
Interstate 55 may be open for traffic again after the deadly 70+ car pileup caused by a freak dust storm, but the lingering effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may impact involved drivers, rescue personnel and bystanders well beyond that…
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…