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 […]
Believe in Your Future
Dennis Kagel Financial Services By Alexander Germanis A great many sports films over the years have focused on the underdog, the every man, the bench player who, although we in the audience know he has what it takes to be put in the game, neither his teammates, coach, fans, or sometimes even he himself […]
Where It All Began: Serving For Fifty Years
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates This year marks the 50th anniversary of Christian Psychological Associates, John R. Day & Associates. The practice originated out of an initiative from Methodist Hospital in the late 1960s into the early 1970s. What was then Methodist Hospital had […]
In the Blood of Bloomington-Normal
By Alexander Germanis Certain things in life tend to feel so ingrained, it’s difficult to imagine life without them: riding motorcycles, singing at the top of one’s lungs, or engaging in a favorite sport. That need runs so deep, it’s as if it has been imprinted in one’s DNA. The same thing can be […]
Auto Immune Diseases
What You Need To Know Your immune system is supposed to keep you healthy. What happens when it turns against you? Autoimmune conditions can cause symptoms like pain and swelling in the muscles and joints. Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by detecting and fighting harmful intruders such as bacteria and viruses. […]
Bless These Brows
Creating Confidence Inside and Out By Julie Workman In the bustling world of beauty, where every detail counts, well-groomed eyebrows add structure to your face and can, when done correctly, set you apart from the crowd. Welcome to Bless These Brows, where we redefine beauty standards through the artistry of eyebrow shaping and enhancement. Owner […]
Ouch, That Hurts! The Science of Pain
Information from NIH-National Library of Medicine Almost all of us have experienced pain of some kind. It’s the most common reason why people seek medical care. But because people feel pain differently, there’s no single treatment that will work for everyone. Have you ever stepped on a sharp rock, accidentally rubbed your eyes […]
Closer-to-Home Cancer Care
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said there is no place like home. This sentiment is perhaps never truer than when one is ill and in need of care. Should one be afflicted with any one of the many strains of cancer, being far from home in order to obtain treatment can compound […]
Sports Medicine Partnerships Strengthen Ties to the Community
OSF HealthCare continues to build on the healthcare services offered to the community as the official healthcare provider for Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University athletics programs. “These valuable partnerships with two long-standing universities will strengthen our ties to the Bloomington-Normal community through sports medicine outreach outside our clinics,” said Jennifer Ulrich, interim president […]