Working with the community... for a healthier community.

Teaching Your Teen About Fraudulent Charges

Submitted by CEFCU   So, your teenager or young adult has set up their own bank account, has access to a debit or credit card for purchases, keeps track of their checking account balance, and sets money aside to put into their savings account for emergencies—they seem to be on track to be financially responsible! […]

Know the Dangers of Vascular Disease

By Alexander Germanis   One of the worst things in life is suspecting something might be wrong, but not knowing if something is wrong. Not knowing fosters anxiety and stress, which can make any existing problem even worse. When it comes to one’s health, such as with arterial and venous problems, not knowing what’s wrong […]

Holiday Hints for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center   Holidays can be meaningful, enriching times for both the person with Alzheimer’s disease and his or her family. Maintaining or adapting family rituals and traditions helps all family members feel a sense of belonging and family identity. For a person with Alzheimer’s, this link with a […]

A Healthful Twist to Holiday Desserts

By Jackie Pope-Ganser, Green Top Grocery   With the holiday season and cooler weather upon us, our natural instincts of baking begin to take over. It is the time of the year where we pull out our best decadent signature baked good recipes, many that have been passed down through generations, and commence the season […]

Actions to Take Immediately After a Work Injury

Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm   It can be very hard to think clearly in the immediate aftermath of an accident. You may feel as if you are in shock as your adrenaline races and your heart pounds after a frightening accident. Or, your accident could be much more mundane, such as tripping over […]

Relieving the Weight of Time

By Alexander Germanis   Gravity is an inescapable force. It exists everywhere. We feel its pull on a daily basis, and mankind has sought for countless ways to reduce or remove its influence since time immemorial. When gravity is combined with time, however, the results can be crippling. This is particularly evident in the human […]

Put a Plant-Based Spin on the Taco Night Menu

Mealtime traditions are common among many families, from taco Tuesdays to weekend favorites. You can add a special touch to one of the most popular traditions—taco night—with a plant-based twist. With a nutty, smoky, and truly meaty taste and texture, pecans offer a perfect plant-based protein to incorporate in favorite dishes like tacos. However, great […]

OCTOBER: National Audiology Month

Submitted by Peoria Ear, Nose, & Throat Group   October is National Audiology Month, spreading awareness about the services audiologists provide and how they may be able to help you. Audiologists use technology, creative problem-solving, and social skills to help those with hearing disorders better communicate and connect with the world around them. Approximately 15% […]

Debit Cards and Young Adults

Submitted by CEFCU   So, your teenager or young adult recently got a job and is looking to apply for a debit card. Debit cards are a tool for young adults wanting to learn more about money management. Generally, debit cards are directly linked to a checking account, which means that they can be used […]