Cancer Treatment and the Effects on Skin
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute The effects that cancer treatment can have on a person’s skin can be overlooked, however, there is a growing trend in treating cancer that focuses on curing both the disease and helping patients maintain their self-esteem and quality of life. By […]
The Growing Problem of Isolation Submitted by Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community
Everyone wants to stay in their own home as they grow older. “Keeping mom at home” has become a standard by which adult children are measured; if you move her out, you are a bad, selfish son or daughter. Many older adults are staying in their own homes alone; about 28 percent, according to the […]
Ten Bone-Chilling Facts About Osteoporosis
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center No bones about it, osteoporosis — bone loss — is a serious disease, though fortunately, testing and treatments are available so you can protect yourself and those you care about. The facts and stats To help you handle the condition, there are […]
Heartland Foot & Ankle Associates: Just Another Family
There is an ideal vision of the American community — one that has struggled to maintain a fingerhold in the collective subconscious of the nation with each passing generation. This vision is one of pies cooling on windowsills, of cars and homes being left unlocked, and one where we love our jobs and coworkers almost […]
Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease, it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It’s important to talk to them about what is happening. How much, and what kind of, information you share depends on the child’s age, and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. Helping kids […]
A Home of Independence
The most prized of possessions is not something tangible. It is not a house, a car, or a precious work of art. Yet it is something men and women fight to obtain, fight to keep, and refuse to give up. It is independence. Unfortunately, as we age, independence can become harder and harder to hold […]
The Changes in Hip and Knee Replacements Through the Years
By Richard P. Driessnack, MD I have seen many patients over the years who have been helped by hip and knee replacement. In my 30+ year career, there have been many changes in the field, and I want to review some of these with you in this article. Techniques: New surgical techniques for performing surgery […]
West Nile Virus in Peoria County
Submitted by Diana Scott The Peoria City/County Health Department is reporting the first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample detected in Peoria County for 2018. “The positive mosquito pool is an indication that West Nile virus is circulating in our area and individuals should take appropriate preventive measures to protect their health,” states Carey Panier, Interim […]
Create a Circle of Protection Around Babies
Newborn babies do not have fully developed immune systems, making them particularly vulnerable to infections. When a baby’s family members and caregivers get vaccinated, they help form a “cocoon” of disease protection around the baby. Anyone who is around babies should be up-to-date on all routine vaccines, including the whooping cough vaccine. During flu season, […]
What Is That Bump?
By Monica Ronke, CST, Bond Eye Associates Have you ever had a bump on your eyelid, chances are you might have had a chalazion? A chalazion is a blocked oil gland that appears on your upper or lower eyelid. They tend to come on gradually over the course of a few weeks. A chalazion is […]