“Cleaning can make your house safer by decreasing clutter and bacteria on surfaces,” said Gabe Ceperich, director of Environmental Services at Springfield Memorial Hospital. “But many common cleaning products can be dangerous if they aren’t used properly.” Here’s what to…
The fresh air and sunshine is intoxicating this spring season, but all the growing things can lead to allergies in children as they rush to play outside in the warmer weather. Allergies most often begin to appear in children between…
Sometimes the alphabet soup behind a physician’s name can be confusing. What does an MD indicate compared to a DO behind the name of your doctor? The training for MDs and DOs is similar but osteopathic physicians also receive training…
Water tumblers are all the rage – in a wide variety of colors, sizes, even straw options. Others allow for creativity through sticker decoration. But what’s inside your water bottle is the most important factor for good health. “Too often…
When the calendar turns to March, Americans love to celebrate Irish culture, often with St. Patrick’s Day parades, corned beef and cabbage and a frosty mug of green beer. The colorful brew is simply regular beer dyed green using food…
St. Patrick’s Day – traditions, food, drinks – it’s the wearing of the green! But many foods associated with St. Patrick’s Day could use a makeover. Keep it Green Take advantage of the festivities to encourage your family to eat…
Nothing against big city vibes, but Andrzej Staszkiewicz, MD, absolutely loves smaller-town life in Jacksonville, Illinois. The anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician, who is known as “Dr. Staz” by his colleagues and patients, moved from the Chicago area after 13…
Did you know heart disease affects 1 in every 20 American adults and is a leading cause of death in this country? Eating a healthy diet helps keep your heart in tip-top shape by lowering your cholesterol, blood pressure and…
In May 2013, Daniel Fouts was enjoying every minute of his life with his wife, their toddler and a six-month-old baby. But a few months earlier, the then 26-year-old had experienced a sense of impending doom he couldn’t quite forget.…
You never know where you will find your sweetheart! Tom Goldsborough and Mary Holt faithfully volunteer at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. When they sat near each other one Monday in the cafeteria over lunchtime, they struck up a conversation – which…