A Second Chance at Sight
By Julie Payne, Eye Surgical Associates Kevin Burnside was a 20-year-old college student when he first noticed a problem with his long distance vision. “It seemed to happen all of the sudden, and it got to the point where I had trouble seeing anything as far as across the street,” Kevin said. He went to […]
The Advent of Dental Implants Part 1 By Alexander Germanis
There have been certain dental truisms we are told from childhood onward: brush your teeth and floss every day, see the dentist twice a year, and protect your teeth from harm because they are not going to grow back. The options of fixing or replacing broken or lost teeth were limited, the procedures unpleasant, and […]
Four Ways People and Their Pets Can Stay Healthy Together
Your household is busy, but keeping yourself, your children, and your pets healthy is a top priority. Fortunately, wellness for people and pets can go hand in hand, allowing your entire family to feel their best and live life to the fullest. People who take a proactive approach to their physical, mental, and social wellness […]
Overcoming Obstacles to Nurture Good Health
By Holly Schurter Women face all kinds of obstacles when it comes to developing healthy habits. Busy schedules, the needs of other family members, work responsibilities — who has time to take care of herself while taking care of everyone else? When medical issues do come up, finding time and energy to deal with them, […]
The Cruelty of Calling Older Adults “Sweetie” or “Honey”
By Debbie Reslock for Next Avenue Writer Ceridwen Dovey didn’t think it would be difficult to write a novel from the point of view of a man in his late 80s. But as Dovey wrote last year in The New Yorker, her effort revealed the problem with assumptions. After reading her first draft, an editor […]
MRI The Diagnostic Edge
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics Is it going to hurt?” “How long does it take?” “Will I be in an enclosed space?” MRI’s can often be daunting for many people and evoke an array of emotions. MRI’s don’t have to be uncomfortable or scary. Significant technological advances have led to the development of the open […]
Community Health Care Clinic Saving Our Health Care Dollars
By Angie McLaughlin, Community Health Care Clinic Everyone has insurance because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as “ObamaCare,” right? Wrong. Ah, but Federal reforms of “ObamaCare” will fix things and then everyone will have access to healthcare, right? Wrong again. Despite what goes on in Washington D.C., there will always be individuals […]
Vulnerability The Key to Emotional Intimacy
By Gregory J. Skibinski, Executive Director, Agape Counseling Ltd. When I meet with a couple for the first time, they often inform me that the reason they are in my office is for communication issues in their relationship. When I ask them to tell me more about their relationship, the common response is that they […]
Mind and Body Fitness?
By Dafne Greene, Program Manager, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Many people who want to get into shape do not realize there is more to fitness than well-toned muscles. There’s no shortage of exercise regimens that only promote the improvement of the body or the idea of fitness as part of a weight loss […]
Investigation and Discovery Troubleshooting Migraines Part 5
By Alexander Germanis There is a reason why television crime shows like NCIS or Law & Order are so popular. The process of investigation and subsequent discovery in every show speak to the explorer in all of us. Many doctors are also extremely familiar with investigative work. Like their crime-fighting equivalents, physicians feel the thrill […]