With COVID-19 vaccination now available to everyone over the age of 12, the summer of 2021 offers expanded opportunities for fun and socializing. But what about those who can’t get the vaccine? “With the weather warming up, I’m hearing more…
Watching your great-granddaughter graduate from high school is a pretty big deal. John Sanders, 90, had gotten his hair cut and made other special arrangements to get ready when he fell and was admitted to Taylorville Memorial Hospital (TMH). Pana…
Healthcare workers and first responders will receive free entry to the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS and held at Panther Creek Country Club from July 15–18. “This is a small way to show our appreciation and recognize the sacrifice…
Choosing a new doctor doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process, but there are important things to consider. With more and more people in need of consistent healthcare, having a checklist is helpful during the search process. “We are seeing…
Some people try to pass off symptoms of depression and anxiety with a passing comment like “I’m having a nervous breakdown!” but the emotional and physical distress associated with depression and anxiety are no joking matter. “Each person handles stressors…
As the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine rolled out at the end of 2020, Kristen and Josh Brown met with their obstetrician for their twelve-week visit and discussed pros and cons of vaccination. Kristen, 30, was eligible to schedule the vaccination because…
Patrick Doyle, 68, of Petersburg can count on one hand the times he’s been sick in his life. So when a severe headache started on Sunday, Jan. 17, he took regular doses of Tylenol and powered through his week. By…
While summer insects are common in Illinois, not every year do we see and hear cicadas, sometimes incorrectly called 17-year “locusts.” (Locusts are actually a different species.) According to the University of Illinois Extension, the Great Eastern Brood X emerges…
Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 (14oz) can vegetable or chicken broth Italian seasoning or ¼ teaspoon of dried basil, dash of dried thyme and oregano 2 TB butter 2 TB…
While most strokes occur in persons over 65, it can happen at any age. Unfortunately, sometimes people do not recognize the symptoms of a stroke in younger individuals because they don’t think it’s possible. Each year, 795,000 people suffer a…