New Baby? Making Introductions Part 2
By Lauren Malmberg, Peoria County Animal Protection Services Last month, we talked about preparing your household for a new baby. Hopefully, you’ve been able to make the changes to the pet’s sleeping and eating areas and adjusted the nursery to either accommodate or exclude the animal. You’ve also considered how the baby will change your […]
Bringing Peace Through Social-Emotional Learning
By Carol Merna There are days when we stumble upon an insight that shakes up what we thought was inherently true. Many of us were raised to believe that we learn skills that will allow us to get a good job when we grow up and experience financial success by using our minds — by […]
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. […]
Chronic Disease Prevention
By Nicole Bushman, MPH, Encore Coordinator at Hult Center for Healthy Living According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 92 percent of all older adults have at least one chronic disease, while 77 percent of older adults have at least two chronic diseases. In addition, heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes result in approximately […]
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 […]