Human Trafficking It Happens Here
By Sara Dillefeld, Director of Human Trafficking Services According to the United Nations, there are approximately 30 million victims of human trafficking around the world. Most people have a perception that human trafficking only happens in faraway countries or to undocumented people who are brought into the United States, but the reality is that Illinois […]
Medicare Enrollment Periods It’s Complicated!
By Beth Cooper Are you over age 65 and are you or your spouse still working and have health insurance through an Employer Group Health Plan (EGHP)? If so, you may be able to delay enrollment in Medicare Part B. Again, I said may. The rules for allowing you to refuse Medicare Part B during […]
Debunking Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
Submitted by The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Currently, there are over 5.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S., including 220,000 right here in Illinois. Chances are, you are personally affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia, or you know someone who has been affected. Though the number of […]
A Local Journey to National Public Health Accreditation
By Nicole Ingold, BA, Director of Strategic Performance, Peoria City/County Health Department Health departments across the state work every day to combat new public health threats and keep people healthy. They provide services such as ensuring safe food and water, collecting data on diseases that affect our community, and providing life-saving vaccines. Local health departments […]
Therapy Services for Seniors
Submitted by Heritage Health Chillicothe Many seniors find they are in need of rehabilitative therapy services following surgery or after suffering an injury. Short-term therapy services are designed to restore activities of daily living so patients can return home quickly and with confidence. Comprehensive therapy services can include physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, and […]
A Leg to Stand On
By Alexander Germanis When a house is ablaze, the firefighters’ primary goals are to save lives and save the structure to the best of their ability. Although it may be easier at times to simply let the fire consume the house and then build a new structure atop the ashes, few families wish to see […]
How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes? Part 2
Decades ago, diabetes affected around 5 million Americans. Diabetic retinopathy was responsible for about 20 percent of new cases of blindness between the ages of 45 and 74. Half of all patients diagnosed with severe forms of diabetic retinopathy went blind within five years. At that time, researchers did not recognize the need for persistent […]
Navigating Unchartered Waters: How to Stay Financially Afloat in a Sea of Fiscal Uncertainty
Submitted by Carla Clark, Financial Professional Associate There’s no doubt about it, these are challenging times in which we live. If you’ve lost sleep in recent months due to stress about paying for college, having enough money for retirement, or even keeping the roof over your head, you are not alone. With so many components […]
Boost Your Immune System Naturally Before You Get Sick
By Bill Kalman, Pharmacist/Owner, Essential Wellness Pharmacy Cold and flu season is upon us. Flu season peaks annually around February. With children in school, colds and illnesses are passed more easily. Now is the time to boost your (and your children’s) immune system before you get sick. The best way to prepare is to incorporate […]
Don’t Let Food Poisoning Show up on Your Holiday Menu!
As temperatures drop in the Midwest and the leaves take on autumnal hues, many people begin to think about their holiday meal plans; who will be invited and what will be served? For 48 million Americans on average per year, foodborne illness ends up on the menu, but it doesn’t have to! Taking a bit […]