Cover Stories
Built on Trust, Driven to Help
By Alexander Germanis As the winter winds begin to cut to the bone and
Know the Dangers of Vascular Disease
By Alexander Germanis One of the worst things in life is suspecting something might
A Modern Medical Center With a Family Tradition of Personalized Care – Hopedale Medical Complex
Five-Star Care Closer Than You Think Not too far back in the past, it was
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,