Health Awareness

March: Endometriosis Awareness Month Dr. Tanya Mero, a gynecologist in Quincy Medical Group’s Women’s Health Center, shared information about endometriosis and treatment options for it…

This time of year is beautiful with flowers blooming and grass turning green, but for those with allergies and asthma Spring serves as a time…

Every person is unique.   The same goes for a person living with autism.  Bringing awareness to this is important to Diana DeMoss. Her son, Brady,…

On the benches of our local high school and college games, among the players, you’ll find an Athletic Trainer.  There to protect and treat our…

Valentine’s Day of 2018 is a day Sarah Nolinwinkler will never forget. That day she received a call from the hospital in Decatur.   The person…

What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With…

January is Thyroid Awareness Month An estimated 15 million Americans have undiagnosed thyroid problems. To help with early detection and in some cases help you…

Folic acid is a B vitamin. Getting 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day at least a month before becoming pregnant can help prevent…

September is Family Fitness Month, and a great time to get active with your family.  Below are creative ways to transform the game of tag,…

Quincy Medical Group (QMG) recognizes National Osteoporosis Month in May. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is responsible for two million broken bones every…