In the United States, more than 100,000 adults and children await an organ transplant—more than 4,000 in Illinois alone. April is National Donate Life Month, and Memorial Health’s surgical services team shares these steps to significantly impact the lives of others.…
When Jim Lopinski got in a hurry and fell down his basement stairs last May, he had no idea that accident would lead doctors to discover a serious infection in his hip. It was just the latest in a long…
For those of us who struggle with sleep quality during a normal night, losing an extra hour of sleep because of “Spring Forward” can feel like a blow. Fortunately, it usually only takes…
Most of us know from experience what happens when we indulge in caffeine, large meals, alcohol and/or doom scrolling on our phone in the hour or two before going to bed. A disrupted night’s sleep can often wreak havoc the…
It was just a normal day of running errands last September when the unthinkable happened. Sid Welles waited in the car while his wife Evelyn ran into the store to pick up a gallon of milk, but the quick errand…
Last year at this time, Jacksonville’s Nancy Bork was recovering from an August stroke, faithfully attending her physical therapy appointments and planning a quiet Christmas. “You learn to appreciate the moments and the time together even when you are in…
Imagine trying to communicate with your physician about a health concern, but the two of you don’t share the same language. Spanish speaking Maria Martin, 54, lives in Virginia, IL, and has recovered from heart surgery. She also deals with…
November is Faith and Hope Month, a designation to help raise awareness about faith-based perspectives on organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. “More than 100,000 adults and children in the United States wait for life-saving transplants,” said Jan Costello,…
Did you know heart disease affects 1 in every 20 American adults and is a leading cause of death in this country? Eating a healthy diet helps keep your heart in tip-top shape by lowering your cholesterol, blood pressure and…
In May 2013, Daniel Fouts was enjoying every minute of his life with his wife, their toddler and a six-month-old baby. But a few months earlier, the then 26-year-old had experienced a sense of impending doom he couldn’t quite forget.…