I Hear You. “I Know What Keeps You Up at Night.”
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC You might already work with a financial advisor. He or she might have rolled over your 401(k), sold you an annuity, or maybe set up a college savings plan for your children or grandchildren. I bet they make sure you get your statements on […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Vacationing During a Pandemic
Submitted by Illinois Cancer Care After more than a year of pandemic restrictions, many people are hitting the road or catching a plane. But some are wondering if it’s safe for them to travel, especially since COVID-19 cases are rising again in all 50 states due to the Delta variant. If you are immunocompromised yourself, […]
What You Need Know About the Flu and COVID Vaccine
By Andrea Miner, HHS CHW-CAC It’s Flu season, and this year COVID-19 vaccines are available. Vaccines were created to produce antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. Many people are wondering if it’s safe to get both vaccines. The answer is yes—it is safe. Heartland Health Services’ Dr. Sarah Koscica, MD, and Michelle […]
Test Your Medicare Knowledge for AEP
By Beth Cooper Ingle, CSA®, Director of Retirement and Planning, Living By Your Design, Inc. If you wonder if there is a Medicare Plan that better fits your needs and wants; next month begins Medicare’s “Annual Enrollment Period” (AEP) and is the time to make changes. Here are a couple of questions for you. Check […]
Peoria Ear, Nose, & Throat — Preserving the Sounds of Life
By Alexander Germanis The first sound of life is the high-pitched cry emitted by a newborn. It is so important a sound if an obstetrician does not hear it the baby is immediately inspected to see if he or she is actually breathing. Sound plays such a crucial role in our lives starting with that […]
Be SMART About GUN SAFETY
By McLean County Be SMART Team Guns are a polarizing topic these days. Wait, before you stop reading, certainly we can all agree that children should not have unsupervised access to loaded firearms right? Simply put, that is the goal of the Be SMART program. In Illinois, that goal is actually the law. So far […]
ADHD & Sleep Disorders—Is There a Connection?
By Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders As parents get ready for a new school year, they want their child to get the best start possible—especially after the challenging 2020 school year. However, there is often some concern about learning and behavior issues that may have been noticed over the summer or […]
Mindfulness for Your Health—The Benefits of Living Moment by Moment
Submitted by Aches Away Paying attention to what’s going on right this second can be hard. We often spend more time thinking about what’s coming up in the future. Or dwelling on things in the past we can’t change. We can miss out on experiencing the present. It’s possible to train yourself to focus on […]
New Practice Features Familiar Faces
Have you heard about the new plastic surgeon in town? Probably not, mostly because he’s been an integral member of a well-respected and successful practice since 2004. However, Dr. Chad Tattini is excited to be serving patients with a new team at a new location at Plastic Surgery Associates, a combined practice of Dr. Chad […]
How To Help Manage Pet Separation Anxiety
For more than a year, working from home and keeping social circles small due to COVID-19 has meant people have been able to spend more time with their pets. However, as more Americans are vaccinated and restrictions loosen across the country, it’s likely many are spending less time at home with their pets. As a […]