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…
When Lee Woods arrived for his 2,000th cardiac rehab workout at 6 a.m. on January 3, there were lots of smiles, congratulatory signs and some healthy cookies waiting for him after his attendance milestone. “I’ve always been an early riser,”…
February is Heart Health Month, and the cardiac patient stories can be dramatic. A patient may go in with chest pain and is diagnosed with nearly 100% blockage in one or more arteries. A heart attack is a frightening medical…
People get asked to take surveys all the time, but not all surveys are created equal. The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is one survey that makes a positive difference in your area. Your feedback helps local healthcare organizations identify…
As she prepared to give birth for the first time, Andrea Cardinal, 38, expected a challenge because of her age. But the Mt. Zion resident experienced a rare complication – a ruptured fibroid on her uterus – which led to…
Unfortunately, there are no quick fixes for good health nor is there a magic pill to effortlessly take off pounds or revitalize your interest in exercise and nutrition. However, the Memorial Wellness Center offers comprehensive and customized treatment options for…
Chrissy Willoughby searched for an organization that would combine her physical therapy skills with mission work for nearly 30 years before a television commercial about Mercy Ships caught her attention in early 2022. That commercial led to a life-changing experience…
Did you know a single blood donation can save three lives? Deanna Fowler has donated blood since 2012 even though she doesn’t like needles – at all. Her “why” helps power her through the process of donating regularly for ImpactLife.…
In January, going on a diet is always a popular choice for the inevitable New Year’s resolutions. But which diet? With so many trends filling our social media feeds, we asked the experts at Memorial Wellness Center to separate fact from…
Winter rears its fierce head with below zero temperatures and wind chills later this week. Bundling up in winter gear will keep you safe and toasty if you have to go outside, but there will be teenagers who refuse to…