We are free to celebrate seasonal holidays with friends and families this year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – as long we get vaccinated and practice safety measures like indoor mask-wearing, handwashing and social distance when…
People living with diabetes can easily feel overwhelmed by the daily tasks associated with controlling the disease. You must check blood sugar levels often, maintain a medication regimen, follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, even keep up with regular doctor…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now support booster doses of all three types of COVID-19 vaccine available in the United States. What does this mean, and who should get booster…
Hannah Bond, RN, has learned from 18 months experience to look for the positives as she continues to care for seriously ill COVID-19 patients. “I had experienced death and sickness before COVID-19, but nothing prepared me for the helplessness I…
Too many people and their loved ones were caught unprepared when the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe. People of all ages were fighting for their lives in hospitals. Often their loved ones had no idea what their wishes were when…
Illinois recently saw its first human rabies death since 1954, and experts with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) caution people to seek treatment if they are bitten by a bat. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system,…
There have been few breaks from grief and loss as the pandemic grinds on. Many have lost a family member, friend, colleague or community acquaintance. Others have mourned the loss of predictable routines and normal interactions with loved ones. Students…
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 22,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and about 14,000 women will die from the disease. All women should be aware of their risk for ovarian…
Times are stressful all over, but when anxiety brings you down at the workplace, consider using the buddy system. “The buddy system is a great technique to help one another cope and manage emotions during stressful times,” said Tisha Bayless,…
Sepsis is a medical emergency, and it is important to act fast and find medical care immediately if you suspect you have sepsis. September is Sepsis Awareness Month and recognizing the signs and symptoms of sepsis infection is important. Sepsis…