Tips to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment
By George Gilbert, M.D., Solvera Health We know your time is valuable and living your best life is important. That’s why I want to make sure every patient gets the most out of each appointment with their primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP could be a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner (NP), physician […]
Severe Weather Preparedness
By Jason Marks, Director, Peoria County Emergency Management Agency and Preparedness Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed, and thousands are injured due to severe weather. Dangerous weather can happen at any time of the year and can take many forms ranging from violent spring tornadoes to crippling winter snow and […]
Hemophilia Treatment: A Breakthrough With Gene Therapy
Since 2010, the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI) has been serving patients of downstate Illinois. Located at the corner of Northmoor Road and Knoxville Avenue in Peoria, IL, BCDI is the only nonprofit, federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) of Excellence in the state of Illinois outside of Chicago. Among many accolades, BCDI is […]
Dental Health It’s More Than Just Teeth
By Dr. Susan Bordenave Bishop, D.M.D, Director of Dental Services, Peoria City/County Health Department February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. During this time, dentists in Peoria and across the United States bring awareness to dental and oral healthcare for children. Neglecting dental care can lead to health concerns which can start at an early […]
The Importance of the Thyroid Gland
Submitted by Peoria ENT Your thyroid gland is something you may not ever think about. As long as it’s functioning properly, it’s always working—making sure it produces the right amount of hormones necessary for all the cells in your body to work normally. However, when your thyroid gland malfunctions, the food you eat may not […]
The Stigma of Weight Loss Surgery
By Kelsi Evans, MS, RD, LDN, and Katrina Howard, RD, LDN, CPT, in consult with Jacob Hopping, MD, FACS, FASMBS, and Jayaraj Salimath, DO, FACOS, FASMBS Telling someone with obesity to lose weight by eating less and moving more is like telling someone with depression to feel happier by smiling more and thinking happy thoughts. […]
9 Tips to Protect Your Heart
By Timir Baman, MD OSF HealthCare, Cardiovascular Institute Heart issues can go unnoticed until damage has been done or there is a critical heart failure, making prevention critical. In the United States, heart disease is the number one cause of death in men and women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]
New Thinking In A New Year
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates I love every new year. I know that at some level it is just a psychological construct. However, each new year seems to be bursting with potential, and I get excited thinking about the possibilities for change and new […]
Safe Sleep for Babies
By Ashley Wilson MS, Nutritionist, Peoria City/County Health Department Having a new infant can be both exhilarating and exhausting. For parents, it may be difficult to remember every safety measure, especially if you might not even know something is dangerous until it’s too late. SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death) is one of those health safety […]
Designing Your Fitness Program — Personal Trainer Considerations
By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness Personal trainers have an obligation to their clients to encourage them, to make them better, to push them beyond their limits, and to keep them safe while participating in a program. What makes fitness professionals different from the rank and file fitness enthusiasts trying to help their friends is their […]