Visitors to the campus of Springfield Memorial Hospital may hear laughter from outdoors playtime at nearby Memorial Child Care. That’s because Memorial Child Care educators believe their job is to create a nurturing and fun learning space for their students,…
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 the team at Memorial Transplant Care shares these steps to significantly impact the lives…
Tony Meredith, 50, enjoys playing basketball with his three sons and golfing with friends – all possible because of organ donation. More than 100,000 people are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants according to Donate Life America, with 85% waiting for…
You’ve probably heard “laughter is the best medicine,” but could laughing at a funny April Fools’ prank really improve your health? “Research has shown that laughter has benefits for mental and physical health,” said Kenny Dunn, MA, LCPC, and a…
Avid gardeners often describe how working in the soil gives them a sense of peace and well-being. But did you know it can also qualify as exercise? “If you’ve ever woken up sore after a day spent landscaping or working…
You’ve probably relied on your child’s pediatrician for expert advice throughout childhood. But as high school graduation arrives, you may wonder whether it’s time for your child to make the switch to an adult primary care provider. “The American Academy…
Group A streptococcus is in the news as officials from the Illinois Department of Public Health recently issued a warning about the bacteria that causes strep throat, scarlet fever and other illnesses – and which can lead to severe complications,…
Gambling entertains many with the excitement and anticipation of a potential big win. Illinois residents have more gambling opportunities than ever before with more than 36,000 video gaming terminals today and more planned. “A downside is that too many people…
For such small organs, our kidneys tackle big important jobs within the body. Our kidneys make urine, remove toxins and excess water from our blood, help control blood pressure, produce red blood cells, control blood stream levels of minerals like…
From crash carts, blood pressure cuffs and intubation equipment to codes, chest compressions and airway blockages, students from the Southeast High School Health and Science Academy recently packed a lot into their four hours in the simulation labs at the…