You don’t have to completely abandon your red meat habit, but studies show that decreasing red meat intake is just one of several nutrition choices that may reduce your risk for colorectal cancer. “Obesity is an overall risk factor for…
Sarah Lacox’s family history provided a few warning signs for the registered nurse from Decatur. Her brother was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer while her sister had a laparoscopic procedure for a hiatal hernia. Sarah herself had a history…
Diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting – occasionally all at the same time – make norovirus a highly infectious and dreaded affliction facing many right now. People who have norovirus can shed billions of norovirus particles, and it only takes…
That breathing machine that promotes peaceful rest in the bedroom? Don’t forget to clean it! A clean, germ-free machine is important to your overall health and the longevity of the CPAP/Bilevel unit. See the following tips to efficiently clean your…
It can happen practically in plain view especially when parents or caregivers are distracted. Accidental poisoning is one of the top causes of child injury and often involves the unintentional ingestion of medications, household products or even items like batteries…
As healthcare organizations celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week March 13-19, Memorial Health acknowledges how COVID-19 brought much-needed attention to the lack of health equity in the United States in terms of patient safety. Socially marginalized populations experienced higher rates of COVID-19…
All five of the hospitals now affiliated with Memorial Health (MH) operated schools of nursing during the 20th century. During the last decades of the 1800s, nursing rapidly became one of the few career options available to “respectable” women, providing…
Ever had to wrestle a digital screen from your screaming child? Controlling screen time can be a monumental challenge—screens are everywhere, and young (and old) brains are easily addicted. “Screen time poses a larger challenge than the negative impact of…
Medical distrust in the United States dates back to American slavery and has impacted the administration of healthcare through today including the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of Black History Month, Memorial Health had five history boards travel to each of…
Brief mid-winter breaks from brutally cold weather conditions provide a perfect opportunity to head outside and practice mindful movement. What exactly is mindful movement? It is when you take the opportunity to check in with your body and move in…