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WebJacksonville Community Gives Warm Welcome to New Physician at Memorial Pain Clinic. Nothing against big city vibes, but Andrzej Staszkiewicz, MD, absolutely loves smaller …

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5 Reasons to Use Virtual Care if You Have Respiratory Illness

WebAs cold and flu season continues, and COVID-19 continues to spread to the United States, there are virtual tools available to help you get medical advice and free …

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10 Medical Terms Your Doctor Uses That You May Not Know

WebHave you been here before? Your doctor’s explains a troubling test result while you sit on the exam room table, its wide swatch of paper crinkling beneath you. …

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How a Patient Feels in the Hospital

WebIt’s very common for patients – and their family members – to feel anxiety, confusion and fear while in a hospital or a physician’s office. Therefore, it is critical that …

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Memorial Health Blog About Us

WebMemorial Health Blog is brought to you by Memorial Health, a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, education and research. It is one of the …

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Memorial Health Blog Community Health Needs Assessment – A …

WebPeople 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 …

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Memorial Health Celebrates 125 Years

WebApril 19, 2022, marks 125 years since the founding of our organization. Memorial Health began as a modest hospital and training school for nurses headquartered in a converted …

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Benefits of Take-Home Colon Cancer Screening Kits

WebThe fancy name for the take-home kits is fecal immunochemical test, which is considered the gold standard for detection of blood in the stool, one of the early signs of …

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The Living Room: A Place for Support

WebThe Living Room model is aimed at providing emergency care specifically for mental health issues, Knaebe added. “This is a much different environment,” she said. …

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Memorial Health Nurse Suffers Stroke – Receives Lifesaving Care …

WebA broken ankle was bad enough, but as she sat in the waiting room at a doctor’s appointment last summer, Norby Tester had a stroke. “I was having pain in my …

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Memorial Health System Expands Telehealth During COVID-19 …

WebMemorial Health System has launched a major expansion of telehealth to provide safe and convenient outpatient services when an in-person visit isn’t required. …

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The Beat Goes On: How Music Affects Exercise

WebThe resting heart rate for adults is 60 – 100 BPM, but it can be much lower for athletes at 40 – 60 BPM. When exercising, you can improve your heart and lung fitness …

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Prescribing a Dose of Laughter for April Fools’ Day

WebIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, turn to Memorial Behavioral Health. Call 217-525-1064, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to …

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Memorial Health Blog Experts Share Risk Factors for Foodborne …

WebSeptember is National Food Safety Education Month. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness in …

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Memorial Health Blog Stop Drinking SodaAnd Other Things …

WebWhen “measuring” our health, we often think of numbers – weight, body mass index and blood pressure. While these numbers offer important information about …

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Mental Health Crisis: Outpatient Help or Emergency Department

WebA mental health crisis is frightening. Often it can be difficult to determine the right course of action—will an appointment with a behavioral health professional help or …

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6 Cool Things You’ll Find in the Memorial Center for Learning and

WebThe open house for the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation is fast approaching on Sunday, May 17. The MCLI is a technologically advanced learning …

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988 Dialing Code Offers Immediate Mental Health Services

WebA three-digit dialing code number – 988 – strengthens and expands the reach of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Two essential elements are associated with …

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