Function + Fashion + Atmosphere = A Unique Place to Find Eyewear
By Becky Wiese A restaurant. A bar. A souvenir shop (?!). These are a few of the guesses patients have made when first seeing the space occupied by 1107 Optique, the eyewear home of VisionPoint Eye Center. “It’s fun and interesting to hear what people imagine is happening in this beautiful space,” explains Julie Payne, […]
Myths and Truths About Radiation Oncology
By Kyle M. Stang, MD, Radiation Oncologist, OSF Cancer Center, Bloomington Radiation therapy is a common treatment for many types of cancer, as well as for some benign conditions. There are many myths and misconceptions regarding radiation therapy. Below are five of the most common ones and the facts that can help you learn more […]
Scare Away Those Spooky Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, and Ward, The Vein Specialists, LLC Many people are a bit creeped out by spiders. We may dread having to squish one that’s found inside the house, it’s not uncommon for people to have nightmares about spiders crawling on their skin, and no one wants to frantically flail their […]
Why I Didn’t Skip My Mammogram
By Cheryl Eash It’s October and we see pink ribbons everywhere for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s all too easy to think that Breast Cancer only happens to other women—until it happens to you. And it’s all too easy to skip your yearly mammogram—unless you are a patient of Ft. Jesse Imaging. They won’t let […]
Hope Center for Pain — Hands-On Healing
We humans can be a curious species. Considering the vast number of anatomical similarities we hold and the myriad health problems we can have in common, most people are surprisingly hesitant to discuss physical issues, even with loved ones. Some health problems are commonly thought of as particularly embarrassing—issues like bladder, bowel, or sexual dysfunction, […]
Be SMART About GUN SAFETY
By McLean County Be SMART Team Guns are a polarizing topic these days. Wait, before you stop reading, certainly we can all agree that children should not have unsupervised access to loaded firearms right? Simply put, that is the goal of the Be SMART program. In Illinois, that goal is actually the law. So far […]
ADHD & Sleep Disorders—Is There a Connection?
By Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders As parents get ready for a new school year, they want their child to get the best start possible—especially after the challenging 2020 school year. However, there is often some concern about learning and behavior issues that may have been noticed over the summer or […]
Mindfulness for Your Health—The Benefits of Living Moment by Moment
Submitted by Aches Away Paying attention to what’s going on right this second can be hard. We often spend more time thinking about what’s coming up in the future. Or dwelling on things in the past we can’t change. We can miss out on experiencing the present. It’s possible to train yourself to focus on […]
New Practice Features Familiar Faces
Have you heard about the new plastic surgeon in town? Probably not, mostly because he’s been an integral member of a well-respected and successful practice since 2004. However, Dr. Chad Tattini is excited to be serving patients with a new team at a new location at Plastic Surgery Associates, a combined practice of Dr. Chad […]
Things I Wish People Knew About ADHD
By Jessica Pippin, LCPC, NCC, Lead Clinician, Child & Adolescent Specialist Working with kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well as being a mom to a child with ADHD allows you a window into some of the common stereotypes, statements, and general concerns that people have about the diagnosis. I’ve come to address […]