Choosing the Level of Care That Fits
By Leon Yeh, MD, Vice President/Chief Medical Officer, Emergency Services, OSF HealthCare In a world focused on speed, information, and choices, healthcare is responding to patients’ desires for convenient and quick access to care. In addition to emergency rooms for serious symptoms and urgent care facilities that treat minor illnesses and injuries, there’s now a […]
Come On In… The Water’s Great!
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village A show of hands, please — how many people loath exercising? Yes, we know it’s good for us. Yes, we are aware of the benefits and the feeling of endorphins promised. But that doesn’t mean that we like it. Out of boredom, pain, or even difficulty, exercise never sounds appealing. […]
Angelman Syndrome
By Amber Schappaugh MA, RMA (AMT), Director of Allied Health, Extern Program Coordinator Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a neuro-genetic disorder characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, sleep disturbances, seizures, jerky movements, frequent laughter and smiling, as well as a usually happy demeanor. Our local communities are home to several children who have been diagnosed with […]
The Anatomy of Decision Making
By Howard A. Love, LCPC, CSAT, CMAT, Antioch Group Recently, while leading a therapy group I asked the question: “What are the components of decision making?” The group decided to identify possible hindrances first. They came up with the following list: One’s mood and stress level Lack of self-awareness Difficulty distinguishing between right or wrong […]
Home Run Hummus Wrap Keep kids energized and satisfied with this delicious, healthy wrap made with beans and veggies.
Prep time: 15 minutes Makes: 6 Servings Ingredients: 6 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas 1 1/2 cups Prepared hummus 1 cup Red bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch strips) 1/2 cup Carrots, grated 1 1/2 cups Baby spinach leaves Directions Place the 6 tortillas on a clean surface. Place 1/4 cup of hummus in the center of each tortilla. […]
Changes, Growth, and Relocation in Store for Methodist College
By Lori Lovely As part of a strategic plan for managed growth, Methodist College is moving to a larger location in North Peoria. Currently located downtown near UnityPoint Methodist Hospital, the college is moving to an area that is experiencing a lot of residential, retail, and entertainment development. “We wanted to stay in Peoria,” explains […]
New Brace Means New Lease on Life
By Dave Tompkins A few years ago, Carolyn Stevens was experiencing unbearable pain in her right ankle. It was so severe that she was having difficulty walking and frequently came close to falling. At 73, aches and pains are not uncommon, but Carolyn knew this was different — and she is not your typical senior. […]
Why Can I Hear People Speaking, but Not Understand What They Are Saying? What Can I Do?
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D., Audiology Consultants You are not alone in this complaint. It is one that we hear frequently and can often be explained by common changes that happen in our hearing, especially as we age. Speech falls across many different frequencies. In English, our vowel sounds are in the low frequencies and the […]
Retired Moline Athlete and Coach Believes in Lifelong Fitness “If You Don’t Use It, You Lose It”
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics Interest in sports reaches a fever pitch in August with the Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro and the John Deere Classic here in the Quad Cities. Staying strong is not only for the young, elite athlete. Just ask Mike Owens, 78, Moline. In a life spanning nearly eight decades, […]
Do I Need Life Insurance at My Age?
Submitted by Modern Woodmen Taylor Swift. Mariah Carey. Stevie Wonder. What do these people have in common (besides powerful lungs and a few Grammys on their shelves)? Despite their age differences, all three have a need for the protection life insurance provides. Whether you’re a Taylor, a Stevie, or someone in between, you have protection […]