President Derrick Frazier — New OSF St. Joseph Medical Center President Confident OB Emergency Department Will Improve Care
By Colleen Reynolds, OSF HealthCare Derrick Frazier, the new president of OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, believes access to high-quality maternity care is essential to the health of communities. “When expectant mothers can receive expert care close to where they live, it leads to healthier pregnancies, healthier babies, and greater peace of […]
Evenglow – Respecting the Elderly with Christian Values
By Alexander Germanis In Leviticus in the Old Testament, the Israelites were instructed of the Lord as to how to treat the elderly in their midst. “Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly, and revere your God. I am the Lord” (Leviticus 19:32). Respect for seniors and reverence for […]
Mental Health is Health
It’s Time We Act Like It By Alexander Germanis Whether we openly acknowledge it or not, a stigma around mental health still exists. For some, struggles with anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm are seen as a sign of weakness. Others dismiss mental health concerns altogether, believing they are exaggerated or not “real” in the […]
Summer Reset
Why longer days and a different rhythm of life make summer the perfect time to build healthier habits There’s something about summer that changes the rhythm of everyday life. Windows stay open later. Dinner drifts onto patios and decks. Neighborhood sidewalks fill with walkers after work, and farmers markets become part of the weekend […]
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 when it comes to learning new skills. I will admit that while trying to learn a lot of things is an admirable pursuit, it does all but prevent me from […]
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? Before cramming another donut down the gullet or guzzling another beer, how much thought do you give to how the fuel you’re using to fill your tank is affecting the […]
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 time and nourishment does the seed sprout, grow, and branch out into something that can fulfill not one but multiple purposes. In 1973, when Chestnut Health Systems™ was first established […]
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 feeling their best. Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store gives pet parents the tools, products, and guidance to do exactly that. Part do-it-yourself dog wash and part […]
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 […]