Heartland Foot & Ankle Associates: Just Another Family
There is an ideal vision of the American community — one that has struggled to maintain a fingerhold in the collective subconscious of the nation with each passing generation. This vision is one of pies cooling on windowsills, of cars and homes being left unlocked, and one where we love our jobs and coworkers almost […]
The Four Flavors of Dizzy
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Central Illinois Institute of Balance A symptom is a departure from normal function or feeling which is noticed by a patient, indicating the presence of disease or abnormality. A symptom is subjective, observed by the patient, and cannot be measured directly. Feeling dizzy is only a symptom and, in itself, does […]
Board Certification — What It Means and Why You Should Care
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery The majority of people seeking a physician, no matter the reason, assume that the man or woman they select is qualified to practice medicine. What exactly does that mean? In order to practice medicine in the United States, physicians must be licensed in the state in which they work. […]
Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease, it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It’s important to talk to them about what is happening. How much, and what kind of, information you share depends on the child’s age, and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. Helping kids […]
The Importance of Safety in Senior Living
By Alen Lolling, Maintenance Director, Welbrook at Bloomington Safety can be a key factor when choosing a senior living community. Providing a safe and secure environment for residents and their guests involves many aspects. From severe weather-related concerns to the risk of slips, trips, and falls, safety should always be an important part of the […]
Setting Your Family Up for Success
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center, Inc. In last month’s issue of Healthy Cells Magazine, I wrote an article on how to empower your children as they return to school. School is in full swing and this month, I would like to offer a few ideas and suggestions to […]
Understanding the Changing Healthcare System
Got questions about healthcare? Well, who doesn’t? It’s no secret that the health care system is changing. What is needed most is to change perceptions and re-educate the public about the future of healthcare. As healthcare shifts to meet the requirements set out by the Affordable Care Act, consumers have been hit with a lot […]
New Technology Saving Local Lives
Submitted by Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women In 2016, Jan retired from a successful career and was looking forward to spending more time with family and friends. Her three children were scattered across the country, and she had plans to visit them. However, her plans were put on hold in the […]
Back-To-School Skin Care
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute As summer draws to a close, many people will reminisce about weeks spent relaxing by the pool, sunny days at the ball field, a recent beach vacation, or maybe just days spent in the yard or garden. While summer days may […]
What Is Sclerotherapy and How Effective Is It?
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Wright, and Ward, The Vein Specialists, LLC Since at least the 19th century, sclerotherapy has been used to treat chronic venous insufficiency. Particularly effective against spider veins, it’s a proven course of treatment that offers immediate relief and positive, long-term results. Sclerotherapy is an ideal solution for most patients […]