Hope and Home for the Holidays
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County By Alexander Germanis For several decades, whether through advertisements, songs, or films, the holiday season is equated with one unifying factor: being home. Indeed, in the perennial favorite “Home for the Holidays,” Perry Como famously sings that “there’s no place like home,” particularly at this time of year. […]
Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Expert-recommended diets often emphasize fresh, whole foods and home-cooked meals. But that can be expensive and time-consuming. Highly processed foods are often cheap and convenient. But they also tend to be high in calories, added sugar, saturated fat, and salt, and low in fiber. Scientists are starting to learn that […]
Transforming Businesses With Practical and Innovative Digital Solutions
By SPARK Business Works Many companies are overwhelmed or frustrated by their lack of processes and efficiencies that prevent their business from growing faster or smarter. While they often know technology is the answer, they may not know where to start or how to choose the right digital solution from an endless list of […]
Expanded ICU at OSF St. Joseph Enhances Critical Care for the Region
By Colleen Reynolds, Media Relations Coordinator, OSF HealthCare As part of its continued investment in Central Illinois, OSF HealthCare has blessed a newly renovated 18,000-square-foot space at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center, located at 2200 E Washington Street in Bloomington. The $17.8 million project will add 25 new intensive care unit (ICU) rooms, […]
Keeping Healthcare in Common – Community Health Care Clinic
By Alexander Germanis Humanity is tremendously diverse in nearly every aspect. Appearance, height, environment, socioeconomic status, preferences, and the list goes on. But for all our differences, there are still a few things which we all hold in common. One commonality is the need for health services. Even the healthiest among us have still […]
Leave It to Us – The Carriages of Bloomington
By Alexander Germanis Most of life is spent taking care of things. We take care of our homes, our yards, and our neighborhoods. We take care of our obligations and jobs, our families, and our friends. And, as soon as we are capable, we are expected to take care of ourselves: our health, our […]
Affordable Medical Imaging Without Compromising Care
Ft. Jesse Imaging and Gale Keeran Center for Women By Melissa Donovan Whether you have a torn ligament, the doctor suspects cancer or MS, or you’re living with chronic pain, the costs of medical care can feel overwhelming. Have you delayed seeking medical help due to financial concerns? You are not alone. Rising […]
Financial Foundations Built on Service
By Alexander Germanis with McBeath Financial Group As many cities grow, their skylines of beautiful, glistening towers of glass and steel stretch further upward. The taller these buildings are constructed, however, the deeper and stronger their foundations must be built. What you see above the ground, therefore, merely hints at the planning and effort […]
Guarding the Body’s Guardian
By Alexander Germanis It has often been said: It’s what’s inside that matters. While this adage certainly applies to one’s character, it also tends to be used to refer to our health. When we visit our primary care physicians for a checkup, give real thought to what we’re eating, and get our cholesterol and […]
Advocating for Older Adults
Pursuit of Happiness By Alexander Germanis Life rarely works out the way we plan. Nevertheless, our ability to adapt to our changing circumstances is what enables us to seek and find happiness all the same. Sometimes, however, adaptation may be difficult to do on our own and we may need to seek help in […]