More than 960 kidney transplants have been performed at Memorial since the program began more than 40 years ago. Court Dickason received a new kidney in one of those 960 transplants, and he has nothing but the highest praise for…
For many patients, rehab can help with recovery from a stroke, heart attack or other serious health conditions. Few, however, are as dedicated to maintaining their health as 85-year-old Chet Gilbert. In late February, Chet marked his 1,000th cardiac rehab…
Kati Fryman, BSN, RN, CWON, loves interacting with her patients in an outpatient setting at the Passavant Area Hospital Advanced Wound Healing Center. “Because you see patients multiple times a week, you really get to know them and their family,”…
Each summer, opportunities to participate in fitness events and road races abound such as the Dan Adair, MD, Memorial Triathlon and the Memorial Transplant Services 5k Run/Walk. Many people are interested but worried they cannot complete, but with proper preparation…
Often, the majority of adults, especially women, do not think about frail bones until they become older. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health, millions of women already have, or are at risk…
“We have a very busy family and a very busy life, but we have a lot of fun,” said Elizabeth Goldasich, a mom of three boys. Their hectic schedule is often centered on sports: Husband Matt coaches their youngest son…
*Little Hats, Big Hearts discontinued for 2020 The American Heart Association has made the difficult decision to end the Little Hats, Big Hearts program this year out of an abundance of caution. The little red hats, knitted and crocheted by…
Mary Cohen will join hundreds of other local residents Feb. 25 in a climb to the top of the Wyndham Springfield City Centre hotel: 32 floors, 532 steps. The American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb raises funds and awareness…
What’s at the heart of your snoring? Join James Abraham, MD, FCCP, Springfield Clinic, Thursday Feb. 22, at the Men’s Health Tune-Up as he talks about the symptoms of sleep apnea, including: Loud snoring Silent pauses in breathing Abrupt awakenings…
Sean Lynch didn’t think anything was seriously wrong the afternoon of his massive heart attack. The 50-year-old local radio personality was setting up a pre-party at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the band Foghat. He started to feel overheated, which…