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Oct 15

Little Black “Pirate” Bugs: Just Wave the White Flag

As if 2020 has not brought enough headaches, tiny black biting bugs have invaded our fun outdoor activities. Whether you are raking leaves, picking out your pumpkin at the local patch or going for a walk, these biting bugs are…

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Oct 13

Celebrate Halloween! With A Few Adjustments

Great news for the princess, Ninja Turtle and Paw Patrol crowd—Halloween is not canceled this year. But parents will need to take extra precautions for their young trick-or-treaters this Halloween season. “Kids of all ages look forward to this time…

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Oct 12

Memorial Foundations Support Breast Cancer Patients

Fighting breast cancer requires strength, patience and support from family, friends and your medical team. At Memorial, our hospital foundations also step up to support patients. “This past fiscal year, we provided patients with wigs, breast forms, breast prostheses, bras,…

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Oct 11

Navigating the COVID-19 Matrix for a Return to School or Work

You have allergies. And a sore throat. Maybe you have a bladder infection that is causing a fever. So many questions! Do I need a COVID-19 test? Should I quarantine or isolate? For how long? Do I need an alternative…

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Oct 08

Pregnancy and Vaccines—Are Your Vaccinations Current?

Many women do not learn until pregnancy that they need some new vaccinations or booster injections (an extra dose of a vaccine to extend your immunity). Keeping your vaccines up-to-date can help you to protect you and your family. “Vaccines…

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Oct 05

Bringing Home Baby: Keeping Your Mental Health a Priority

When a new baby arrives, it can be a joyous time. But it can also be a time of anxiety and stress. Self-care is as vital for moms as it is for newborns. Signs and symptoms of postpartum depression include…

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Oct 03

Young Stroke Survivor Thriving in Healthcare Career

Renee Gentry, RN, has worked at Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in neurosciences research and outcomes for nearly 20 years. In August 2018, she suffered a stroke at the age of 40 and received a lifesaving tPA and comprehensive stroke care…

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Oct 01

Illinois Voting Process Available for Qualified Patients

Voters hospitalized 14 days or less before the Illinois general election are eligible and entitled to receive a ballot at all five Memorial Health System hospitals from a legal family member or someone who is registered to vote in the…

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Sep 29

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: What Women Should Know

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month with an estimated 98,000 women diagnosed this year alone and 30,000 deaths from the disease. The big takeaway is that women with reproductive organs can develop a gynecologic cancer. But what is it? And…

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Sep 28

Mental Health Strategies When Social Distancing

Social distancing and limits on social activities create new challenges for individuals struggling with existing or new mental health issues. Previous interventions often recommended by mental health providers to combat depression or anxiety included reaching out to family or friends,…

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