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…
On a Sunday morning in January, Alicia Painter delivered her first child after a 24-hour labor. It was a tough, medication-free birth that the new mom had hoped to experience with her husband by her side. Justin, a staff sergeant…
The American Heart Association recommends adults participate in 30 minutes of moderate activity every day to help protect and maintain heart health. One of the easiest ways to achieve this is through walking. Because of its simplicity, walking has the…
You’ve heard the terms – MRI, CT scan, and X-ray. Chances are you know these are imaging scans used to evaluate and diagnose patients. But do you know how and why they’re used? Medical imaging has become a huge part of patient…
You can feel it coming on. Light hurts your eyes. Whispers grate on your ears. The pounding in your head reminds you of a construction zone. Yep. It’s a migraine. And according to Benjamin Montgomery, MD, with Memorial Physician Services…
When life does nothing but annoy you, and you’re finding it hard to concentrate and control your emotions, you may want to take a look at your sleeping habits. Are you getting enough Zs? Sleep is an important part of…
While there’s no one magic food that will improve your health, several foods can help keep your heart in tip-top shape. Two clinical dietitians with Memorial Medical Center suggested the following four foods that can help you maintain a heart-healthy…
John Mammen had finished mowing, showered and sat down for dinner on a late spring evening last year when a strange pain began to creep into his chest. “I had this feeling, a pain I never had before,” said the…
For nearly 40 years, the kidney and pancreas transplant program at Memorial Medical Center has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of patients and their loved ones, and on Dec. 26, the team celebrated a significant milestone when…
After Jay Cutler’s thumb injury, Johnny Knox emerged as the go-to wide receiver for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie. Blessed with incredible speed, Knox was the primary deep threat in an otherwise anemic Bears passing offense. This past Sunday against…