Holidays are often filled with joy and fun, but also stress. For many, holidays create a long list of obligations and to-dos and interrupt comfortable routines. For others, holidays bring up hard memories or accentuate feelings of loneliness. Both can cause stress. To keep stress at bay, try the following tips. Become aware of [...]
Sleep. We all love it, but for some of us, it doesn't always come easy. We all know how important good sleep is to our general wellbeing. A poor night's sleep can cause symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. It can also increase our risk for accidents and disease. In the long run, it can [...]
When you're sick, the last thing you want to do is go from one place to the next to receive care, and some patients of Memorial Regional Health have to do just that. But, with the planned, new medical office building, all services will be in one place to provide not only more convenience, but [...]
As a new parent, it's scary when your infant or young baby comes down with a cold. Since babies younger than six months can't clear mucus on their own, they often get stuffy and fussy and can have difficulty breathing. Here's what to do when your baby catches a cold or upper respiratory infection. [...]
It is likely you know someone who has been injured in a car accident, or maybe you've been injured yourself. There are a lot of reasons for car accidents, but the top ones include distracted driving, speeding, driving under the influence and reckless driving. Weather is also a factor, and more accidents occur on rainy [...]
What you think of the care you receive at the hospital or one of its clinics matters. Memorial Regional Health is continually taking steps to improve your patient care experience. The health system welcomes your input and feedback. "We can't improve if we don't' know how you experienced your care. We encourage you to follow [...]
If you have heart disease, atrial fibrillation, or A-Fib, a mechanical heart valve or a clotting disorder, your doctor has likely talked with you about taking the drug Coumadin. If you are on Coumadin, you'll be happy to learn that Memorial Regional Health has created a dedicated Coumadin Clinic to help manage the benefits of Coumadin [...]
Is there an older person in your life you worry about? Is he or she coping with a chronic disease or on Medicare A or B? If you answered “yes” to these questions, your loved one could most likely benefit from a care program offered by Memorial Regional Health called Medicare ACO. This new program [...]
You may notice an abundance of pink ribbons this time of year. That's because it's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a good reminder to consider your breast health and do what you can to prevent breast cancer. Learn warning signs of breast cancer While breast cancer can produce no symptoms at all, [...]
It's rare to find a high school, much less a middle school, where medical experts are at the ready on the sidelines to help assist student athletes with injury care and prevention. Thanks to Memorial Regional Health's Sports Medicine program, this opportunity is available for our kids at the middle school, high school and college [...]