How would you like to decrease your risk of stroke more than twofold? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends consuming only 1,500 milligrams of sodium each day, yet the average American consumes more than 4,000 mg of sodium per day.…
Karla Dirks was looking forward to a great road trip to St. Louis with her sister, but it ended with an injury followed by more bad news. While attending a Cardinals’ playoff game in 2011, Karla fell and hit the…
“Heart disease takes the lives of far too many people in this country, depriving their families and communities of someone they love and care for—a father, a mother, a wife, a friend, a neighbor, a spouse. With more than 2…
Two years ago, Gretchen Plotner was visiting her son in Florida when her left knee started going out. “It was becoming difficult to even walk,” said the 77-year-old Lincoln resident. “I knew I needed to get home and see my…
The first pipeline stent procedure, which offers an alternative to open brain surgery for patients with large aneurysms, in the region was performed in December at Memorial Medical Center. Augusto Elias, DDS, MD, a neurointerventional radiologist with Clinical Radiologists, S.C.,…
Stan Zielinski went through “many, many years of denial” before he realized he could no longer put off his knee surgery. And now, after having both knees replaced in separate procedures six months apart about five or six years ago,…
For many people, staying healthy means exercising, eating a well-balanced diet and making positive lifestyle decisions to prevent future health conditions such as cancer and heart disease. Too often, however, little or no thought is given to bone health and…
Bolstered by a record-setting 501 people registered, the annual 5K run/walk to benefit the Alan G. Birtch, MD, Center for Transplant Services at Memorial raised nearly $9,000 last Saturday. The eighth annual event was held in Springfield’s Washington Park on…
Nursing is more than a profession. It’s a calling. A desire to help, care and serve those in a time of need. Each day, nurses make a difference in the lives of their patients. But most will tell you that…
All parents want their babies to grow up happy and healthy. From the moment of birth, humans are social and emotional beings. This means infants, toddlers and young children have mental health needs. Although thinking of infants and mental health…