Breaking the Barriers to Men’s Health and STIs
By Sincere Williams STIs are on the rise across the nation and in our Peoria area. The most recent STI or sexually transmitted infection data for the United States shows that the rise occurs among the more common infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Young men; men who have sex with men (MSM); and […]
Troubleshooting the Body’s Computer Treating Migraines at Prairie Spine and Pain Institute
More than three-quarters of households in the United States own a computer. Combined with the number of smartphones, the daily use of computers in this country continues to be on the rise. But as most users will tell you, computers can evoke constant feelings of ambivalence. Even though they seem to make our lives easier, […]
Self-Compassion: Out With the Old, In With the New
By Malinda Lehnert, ALMFT, Chapin & Russell Associates Neurotherapy Institute of Central Illinois I didn’t finish all of my tasks today… I’m a failure.” Something negative like this thought can be all too common for some of us. Self-criticism can often be an automatic reaction to a negative situation, perceived mistake, or embarrassing moment. While […]
The Financial Impacts of Divorce or Becoming a Widow
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary®, President of The Whisler Agency, Morton IL. As we know, life happens without our permission all the time. Unfortunately, these life events can be expensive when there is no plan. Because we do not know when the journey of life will take us down a different […]
Cooking as Ministry: How Lutheran Hillside’s Celebrity Chef Mark Shoopman Touches Lives of All Ages
There is nothing more fulfilling than experiencing the instant gratification on the faces of those we serve in this ministry. And I do and feel our collective service is truly God’s hand at work,” said Mark Shoopman, Head Chef of Lutheran Hillside Village (LHV), a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community in Peoria, Illinois. […]
The Avenue of Communication
By Alexander Germanis No matter where one goes or lives in this world, the ability to communicate and connect with one another is paramount. We may think of connection or communication in terms of cell phones, the Internet, computers, and smart devices, but the basis of communication is and has always been our ability to […]
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
What Is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that causes damage in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the arms and legs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. MS is thought to be an immune-mediated disease […]
March Isn’t Just About Basketball. It’s Also Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Submitted by Springfield Clinic Peoria Spreading awareness about the importance of regular screenings for colorectal cancer is critical for the wellbeing of everyone. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer type worldwide. In 2020, almost two million cases were diagnosed. It is the second leading cause of cancer death with almost one million deaths […]
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 […]