Cover Stories

The Avenue of Communication
By Alexander Germanis No matter where one goes or lives in this world, the ability

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
What Is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that

Hemophilia Treatment: A Breakthrough With Gene Therapy
Since 2010, the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI) has been serving patients of downstate

9 Tips to Protect Your Heart
By Timir Baman, MD OSF HealthCare, Cardiovascular Institute Heart issues can go unnoticed until damage

The Future of Medicine
By Alexander Germanis From the days of Copernicus and Newton to those of Curie and

Rising to Your Aid
By Alexander Germanis Few negative feelings in life rival that sour, acidic emotion of helplessness

Healthy Social Media Habits How You Use it Matters
Technology has changed the way we interact with each other. Social media puts other people

The Wisdom of Preparedness
By Alexander Germanis In ancient Greece, the storyteller Aesop told a fable of a wise,

A Bright Spot in Health Care
Out on Route 91, tucked away on the back side of the OSF Center for

Standing Strong
By Alexander Germanis As spring turns to summer, the cities and countryside finalize their transitions

The Fountain of Health
By Alexander Germanis Centuries ago, the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León searched for a

Finely Tailored Exercise
By Alexander Germanis There is no denying how much better something made just for you

Solvera Health—The Primary Care
By Alexander Germanis It seems that with every innovation meant to make life easier there

Compassionate Care and Management of a Life-Long Diagnosis
The Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI), located at the corner of Northmoor Road and

Timely Screenings Save Lives
John Abraham: Routine Exam Made All the Difference What if you could peer into the