Cover Stories
Springfield Clinic’s New Ambulatory Surgery Center in Peoria
Easier access to surgical procedures is coming soon to the Peoria area. Springfield Clinic is
An Expanded World of Health Care Access
By Alexander Germanis There was a time, not that long ago, when one’s “world”
Providing Comprehensive Primary Care
No one wants to feel like they are just a number—especially when they have a
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
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