April 19, 2022, marks 125 years since the founding of our organization. Memorial Health began as a modest hospital and training school for nurses headquartered in a converted private home at Fifth Street and North Grand Avenue in Springfield. Over…
Nearly one million people in the United States, and more than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Symptoms can include: tremor or slight shaking in fingers, thumb, hand or chin – not related…
As healthcare organizations celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week March 13-19, Memorial Health acknowledges how COVID-19 brought much-needed attention to the lack of health equity in the United States in terms of patient safety. Socially marginalized populations experienced higher rates of COVID-19…
All five of the hospitals now affiliated with Memorial Health (MH) operated schools of nursing during the 20th century. During the last decades of the 1800s, nursing rapidly became one of the few career options available to “respectable” women, providing…
Ever had to wrestle a digital screen from your screaming child? Controlling screen time can be a monumental challenge—screens are everywhere, and young (and old) brains are easily addicted. “Screen time poses a larger challenge than the negative impact of…
Medical distrust in the United States dates back to American slavery and has impacted the administration of healthcare through today including the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of Black History Month, Memorial Health had five history boards travel to each of…
Brief mid-winter breaks from brutally cold weather conditions provide a perfect opportunity to head outside and practice mindful movement. What exactly is mindful movement? It is when you take the opportunity to check in with your body and move in…
Often the biggest hurdle to getting help is recognizing you need help. Once you or a loved one makes that determination, there are important resources available. Memorial Behavioral Health Emotional Support Line Operates Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 8…
Going out for dinner with friends? Enjoy your evening but know your risk and plan accordingly. Right now, 1 in 6 people in our area have COVID-19 with no symptoms. That means if your restaurant choice has 50 patrons, approximately…
“Going numb” is one way people adapt to a prolonged time of heightened emotional response. According to Tisha Bayless, LCPC, and a manager with Memorial Behavioral Health, feeling numb doesn’t mean you don’t care, and it doesn’t mean you don’t recognize the…