Boost Employee Benefits With a Group Medicare Plan
By Brian Thede, Employers Coalition for Healthcare, Inc. (ECHI) For many years employers have known that providing quality group health insurance is a way to attract and retain quality, productive employees. But what happens when those workers reach age 65 and become eligible for Medicare? Whether they are retiring from work or not, factoring Medicare […]
Tumors of the Spine: Complexity Is Just the Beginning
By Becky Wiese Any runner knows an uneven sidewalk can catch you by surprise — one second you’re focused on your pace, the next you’re flat on your face. Tripping is just an accepted hazard of the sport. Hopefully the result is nothing more than some embarrassment and a little road rash, although sprains and […]
Cancer Treatment Close to Home
By Becky Wiese More and more cancer is becoming a chronic disease instead of an immediate death sentence. The improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer has drastically changed since 1979 when Mid-Illinois Hematology and Oncology Associates (MIHOA) began serving the Bloomington-Normal and central Illinois community. What used to be considered a death sentence […]
Trigger Finger Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Few things are as annoying as, when trying to open a drawer, something within that drawer catches and prevents the drawer from opening. The condition known as trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is similar to the stuck drawer problem. As described in the first part of this series, trigger finger is an […]
The Shocking Effects of Sleep Loss on Your Mind and Health
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders The first week of March is National Sleep Awareness Week — an annual public education and awareness campaign designed to promote the importance of quality sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, failing to get consistent, quality sleep can have negative consequences on your health and well-being. Getting […]
Some Things In Life Are Free
Submitted by Digestive Disease Endoscopy Center Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in both men and women. It is extremely preventable if polyps that lead to the cancer are detected and removed, and it is very curable if the cancer is detected in its early stages. In fact, 90 percent […]
The Importance of Oral Care for Senior Citizens
By Holly Houska, DMD Good dental health is important to our overall health at every age. The natural process of aging, chronic illnesses, and side effects of some medications can worsen oral health. Many senior citizens, dealing with such changes, are reluctant to seek dental care due to fear, financial concerns, or years of dental […]
On Your Feet All Day?
Submitted by Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, PC A growing number of desk-bound office workers are choosing to stand at their workstations, hoping to reap the health benefits associated with working while upright. Yet millions of Americans, such as nurses, wait staff, factory workers, and more, don’t have a choice about standing on their feet […]
The Changing Face of Healthcare
By Estelle Martin, MSHA, Innovative Healthcare Strategies I think it’s fair to say that we all want to be treated well and feel cared for in all aspects of our lives. But it is an added bonus when we can experience this at our medical appointments. The relaxing atmosphere, the friendly receptionist that knows your […]
Bring Your Smile Back
By Alexander Germanis Photographs used to be a special thing. Because of the cost of a camera and film, not to mention the skill necessary to use them, photos were usually only taken during very special occasions. One had only to flash their smile or think of a reason to hide it only a couple […]