Technology helped Deborah Leahy cope with the loneliness of a two-week hospital stay during the COVID-19 pandemic. From her sixth-floor bed at Memorial Medical Center, the 67-year-old Springfield resident was able to see her daughter, who lives in Florida, for…
Are patients avoiding the hospital or their doctor’s office when they need care because of anxiety about COVID-19? That may be the case, according to Rajesh Govindaiah, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer for Memorial Health System. “We…
The last trimester of pregnancy is a busy time to prepare for your new baby. Don’t wait until the last minute to pack a bag for your hospital stay. “Go ahead and pack your bag a couple months ahead of…
When Carter Jacobus learned he had to go to the hospital for the first time, it was a scary prospect for the 8-year-old. But the experience turned out not to be so frightening, thanks to several hospital staff members who…