The Power of Narratives
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Christian Psychological Associates The stories we are told and the stories we tell ourselves shape how we navigate our lives. If our story is one of discouragement and failure, then we are likely to proceed assuming that will be our story. If it is of resilience and […]
The Hope of Recovery
By Rose Addo, Mental Health Awareness Trainer, The Center for Human Services Ten years ago, seated across the kitchen table from a case manager named Kelly, everything began to shift. My ex-husband and I met with her before I left for work. Our coffee cups steamed between us. For over a decade, my ex-husband […]
Health Insurance After Retirement What to Do
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Retirement brings newfound freedom and opportunities, but it also presents important decisions—especially when it comes to health insurance. For many, employer-sponsored health coverage ends at retirement, leaving a gap that must be filled to avoid unexpected medical expenses. Navigating health insurance post-retirement requires careful planning, especially since healthcare […]
Expanded ICU at OSF St. Joseph Enhances Critical Care for the Region
By Colleen Reynolds, Media Relations Coordinator, OSF HealthCare As part of its continued investment in Central Illinois, OSF HealthCare has blessed a newly renovated 18,000-square-foot space at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center, located at 2200 E Washington Street in Bloomington. The $17.8 million project will add 25 new intensive care unit (ICU) rooms, […]
Strategies for Transferring Wealth to the Next Generation
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Planning for the transfer of your wealth to loved ones may be the most rewarding result of a comprehensive financial plan. So why is it, even those with adequate financial resources, often fail to implement a detailed legacy plan? And why aren’t they enjoying seeing the plan put […]
The Smartest Way to Cut Medical Costs
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD benefits In the ever-increasing landscape of healthcare expenses, individuals and families are constantly seeking effective strategies to reduce medical costs. While there are multiple approaches—such as shopping for affordable insurance plans, using generic medications, or negotiating hospital bills—one of the most powerful and sustainable methods is often overlooked: simply […]
Carrying the Mental Load
The “Work” of Relationships By Sara Livengood, LCSW, The Mental Wellness Center Before moving in together, couples usually cover the big stuff—how to split finances, what their long-term goals are, and who’s taking care of which chores. It’s an exciting time, full of dreams and late-night talks about the future. It may even be […]
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 […]
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder & Treatment
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Christian Psychological Associates We have all experienced traumatic events. However, some experience highly traumatic events, and have difficulty recovering from them. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (also known as PTSD) describes a variety of experiences following exposure to one or more traumatic events. As indicated in the Diagnostic and […]
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease What Do We Know?
Submitted by The Village at Mercy Creek and Ancora Memory Care As they get older, many people worry about developing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. As many as 5.5 million Americans age 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s. Many more are expected to develop the disease as the population ages—unless ways to prevent […]