Articles

Travel and Your Health Insurance
Are You Prepared? Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Summer is a season many people look forward to all year—filled with family vacations,

May Day Tradition Provides a Powerful Reminder
A Story of Love and Laughter Over 60 Years By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group May Day traditions have many forms and meanings, but

Graceful Aging Starts on Your Plate
Submitted by The Carriages of Bloomington Aging gracefully isn’t just about exercise or skincare—it begins on the plate. What we eat profoundly affects our

Master of One
Specialties & Specialty Medicine By Alexander Germanis My wife pretty consistently chides me for having too many interests and stretching myself too thin

Conquering the Sunday Scaries
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP II, CCHt. The Mental Wellness Center It usually hits around mid-afternoon on Sunday. You’re trying to enjoy the

Community Health Care Workers
It Takes a Team Submitted by Chestnut Health Systems A resident, “Mary” of the Salvation Army shelter pumps a fist, and declares “together, we

Allergy Season and Your Complexion
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows Spring has a way of keeping us guessing. Whether April feels like lingering winter, or an

Better Fuel Better You
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said: You are what you eat. But how often do we actually take that adage to heart?

The Secret Life of Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Grieco, and Couture, The Vein Specialists, LLC Oh my, varicose veins. Those twisty, bluish-purple roadmaps that appear on

Spring Into Wellness After a Long Winter
Submitted by The Carriages of Bloomington By the time March rolls around, most of us in Central Illinois are ready to trade snow boots

Refreshing Your Website for the New Year
Submitted by SPARK Business Works Think of your website as your 24/7 salesperson; it’s constantly making a first impression, building trust, and qualifying leads.

A Canopy of Care
By Alexander Germanis When a seed is planted, it is difficult to realize the grand potential contained within such a small vessel. Only after

What Retirement Choices Do You Really Have?
Submitted by McBeath Financial Group Many people in our community and throughout the country are experiencing the harsh reality of changes happening in the

New Thinking in a New Year
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates I love every new year. I know that at

A Day in the Life of a Community Health Worker
By Marianne Payne, Chestnut Health Systems As January temperatures plummet, every table is occupied at The Junction. The community center, run by Home Sweet

A Pawsome Place for Healthy Pets
If you’re a pet owner, your four-legged friend is part of the family. And as with any family member, you want them healthy, happy, and

Varicose Veins? Keep Your Legs Merry and Bright
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Grieco, and Couture, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ah, December — the month of sparkly lights, cozy socks, and

Keep the Howl Out of the Holidays
Tips for a Stress-Free Season With Your Pup Submitted by Nillas Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store If you’ve ever juggled