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 […]
ANCORA The Dignity of Memory Care
From our earliest years, we have been trained to harness the remarkable capacity of our memory. This ability helps throughout our lives, from recognizing our parents’ faces to learning how to speak, read and retain. It guides our daily functions, helping us each day with the simplest of daily activities from showering to getting dressed, […]
Stronger with Age
Embracing Strength, Flexibility & Balance During Menopause Submitted by OhmFit Activewear Ah, middle age: that magical time when “getting up” from the couch feels like a CrossFit challenge and every little ache and pain reminds you that your body is aging like fine cheese (and not the good kind). As we age, we face […]
The Joy of Giving
By Lisa Majernik, Development Manager, Faith in Action As people seek ways to enhance their well-being, volunteering stands out as a fulfilling and impactful choice. Volunteering not only provides essential support to communities, but it also fosters significant mental and physical health benefits for those who give their time. Studies show that volunteering can reduce […]
With an Eye to the Future – VisionPoint Eye Center
By Alexander Germanis Central Illinois can be an inhospitable place for one’s eyes. Pollen wafts through the air from spring to fall. Dust clouds rise from the landscape as farmers plow and harvest. And the prevalent prairie winds bring any and every irritant produced in other corners of the world to our doorstep. Eye […]