Since June 2017, most newborns at Memorial Health System hospitals have waited about 24 hours to receive their first bath. But, trust us, that’s a good thing. Three of the four MHS hospitals have maternity units–Memorial Medical Center in Springfield,…
Tick bites are on the rise. And the type of ticks that carry illnesses, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, can be found in central Illinois. The three major ticks to watch out for in our area…
Registered nurse John Oaks has experienced Memorial’s culture of care from two different angles: as a provider and as a patient. A video featuring Oaks, who works in Memorial’s Infusion unit, was recently shown at employee meetings. He told his…
It’s hard for 37-year-old Malia Smith to imagine how she will feel after undergoing a kidney transplant. Having battled Lupus for more than half her life, health struggles are part of Malia’s normal routine. At age 12, Malia was treated…
There’s life before your heart attack, and then there’s life after. Those first days and weeks as you start “life after” can be difficult physically, mentally and emotionally. That’s one reason the earlier you start going to cardiac rehab, the…
Ringing in the New Year often means responsibly enjoying a few adult beverages. Expecting mothers don’t have to feel left out—it just takes a little creativity to incorporate some healthy, alcohol-free options into your party planning. “It can be tough…
Tony Shuff is a busy man, and his Oct. 5 heart attack was not on the fall “to-do” list. His warning signs? • Tired and easily winded • Shortness of breath • Minimal feelings of discomfort around the heart The…
Pete Rafferty, 72, knew from early childhood that he wanted to serve his country. A Springfield native who attended Feishan’s High School, he achieved that dream quickly upon graduation when he enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1963. He was…
You could say Brad Knapp had it all: a beautiful family with the recent addition of a sweet baby girl, a successful career as a chemical engineer at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), and a healthy workout regimen including hitting the…
The mosquito-transmitted Zika virus has influenced travel plans and led to worldwide recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization that include guidelines for people who are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Rajesh…