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Category: Peoria Feature

Family Taking Care of Family

By Alexander Germanis It has long been philosophized as to what exactly constitutes a home. It is not simply a place where one sleeps and keeps one’s possessions, for it is far more than that. Instead, a home is as much a feeling as it is a location. It is a place of family, of […]

Fighting Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By Alexander Germanis We spend a third of our lives sleeping. In fact, we engage in sleep more than we engage in any other single activity. So, it is safe to say sleep serves an extremely vital role in our health — physical, mental, and emotional. Unfortunately, there are several sleep disorders that can reduce […]

Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Your PRESCRIPTION for Better Health

By Becky Wiese The Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center is not just another gym. Far from it. Instead of focusing solely on how many reps or miles or laps you can do, the goal is to provide a comprehensive approach to health and wellness with consistent guidance to people at all levels of fitness. […]

Changes, Growth, and Relocation in Store for Methodist College

By Lori Lovely As part of a strategic plan for managed growth, Methodist College is moving to a larger location in North Peoria. Currently located downtown near UnityPoint Methodist Hospital, the college is moving to an area that is experiencing a lot of residential, retail, and entertainment development. “We wanted to stay in Peoria,” explains […]

The Dizzying Success of Vestibular Testing

By Lori Lovely Vertigo encompasses more than just conditions resulting in fear of heights, like James Stewart suffered from in the Hitchcock film of the same name. Vertigo is a symptom of an inner ear disorder. Dizziness and imbalance issues account for approximately six million doctor visits every year in the U.S. All ages are […]

Molding Quality Healthcare Professionals

By Lori Lovely Many children dream of becoming doctors or nurses, but adults know that there are numerous other opportunities in the healthcare arena. There are a myriad of occupations in the health field, both clinical and non-clinical. Many of the fulfilling and lucrative non-clinical careers in the medical field don’t involve needles or bedpans. […]