Community Health Care Clinic Saving Our Health Care Dollars
By Angie McLaughlin, Community Health Care Clinic Everyone has insurance because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as “ObamaCare,” right? Wrong. Ah, but Federal reforms of “ObamaCare” will fix things and then everyone will have access to healthcare, right? Wrong again. Despite what goes on in Washington D.C., there will always be individuals […]
Investigation and Discovery Troubleshooting Migraines Part 5
By Alexander Germanis There is a reason why television crime shows like NCIS or Law & Order are so popular. The process of investigation and subsequent discovery in every show speak to the explorer in all of us. Many doctors are also extremely familiar with investigative work. Like their crime-fighting equivalents, physicians feel the thrill […]
Overcoming Obstacles to Nurture Good Health
By Holly Schurter Women face all kinds of obstacles when it comes to developing healthy habits. Busy schedules, the needs of other family members, work responsibilities — who has time to take care of herself while taking care of everyone else? When medical issues do come up, finding time and energy to deal with them, […]
Healthy Snacks Kids Will Love!
Submitted by Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee dietitian Need some snack ideas that will keep the kids happy and healthy? Finding simple, tasty food options that won’t break the bank doesn’t have to be hard. Seasonal produce is usually on sale and may even come from a local farm. Minimizing processed foods and focusing on nutrition […]
Vulnerability The Key to Emotional Intimacy
By Gregory J. Skibinski, Executive Director, Agape Counseling Ltd. When I meet with a couple for the first time, they often inform me that the reason they are in my office is for communication issues in their relationship. When I ask them to tell me more about their relationship, the common response is that they […]
Four Ways People and Their Pets Can Stay Healthy Together
Your household is busy, but keeping yourself, your children, and your pets healthy is a top priority. Fortunately, wellness for people and pets can go hand in hand, allowing your entire family to feel their best and live life to the fullest. People who take a proactive approach to their physical, mental, and social wellness […]
Bringing Friends Together For 44 Years
By Colleen Curran Evergreen Racquet Club opened its doors in 1972, the result of tennis enthusiasts and community leaders in Bloomington/Normal putting together a business plan to provide winter tennis to Central Illinois. Twenty-five investors sharing a love for the game and armed with a loan from Corn Belt Bank, opened “Evergreen” just west of […]
Time to Get Back on TrackJanuary is the time when many people resolve to lose weight and improve their health. Unfortunately, su
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare January is the time when many people resolve to lose weight and improve their health. Unfortunately, such good intentions rarely last longer than a month or so. In fact, it is estimated that only eight percent of people who make resolutions — no matter what time […]
Osteoporosis The Emotional Effects of the “Silent Disease”
Submitted by Shannon Laesch, APN, and Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because, early on, there are no tell-tale signs to alert you of its progression. This disease occurs in the bones, which are living, porous structures. When the body loses bone mass, […]
Sustainable Living and Wellness
By Katie Cevaal, Illinois Wesleyan University Environmental Studies Major and Ecology Action Center Intern There is a strong connection between human and environmental health. According to the World Health Organization, health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Achieving this state requires basic conditions including clean air, clean water, nutritious and safe […]