Cover Stories

One Degree Functional Health—Neuropathy Care Makes Good Sense
By Alexander Germanis We are connected to our world by far more than just the

Peoria Ear, Nose, & Throat — Preserving the Sounds of Life
By Alexander Germanis The first sound of life is the high-pitched cry emitted by a

Cardiac Thoracic & Endovascular Therapies, S.C. – Saving Your Circulation
By Alexander Germanis Nothing living can sustain itself without some system in place to transport

Step Back Into the Daylight
By Alexander Germanis When the morning breaks, it brings with it all the hopes and

Innovative Medical Therapies—Full Circle Medical Care
By Alexander Germanis Medical care has probably never been more complicated. Complex insurance plans and


Like You Used to Be — ICPR Family Practice’s KNAP Program
By Alexander Germanis They just don’t make them like they used to. That has been

Brandon Wood Retirement Center—Like an Oak
By Alexander Germanis Gracing nearly every state in the nation stands the stately oak tree.

A Closer Look at Women and Girls With Bleeding Disorders
Jasmine sat in the doctor’s office, thinking about what a journey this had been. She

Care Comes From the Heart
Cristy L. Tomaszewski, LCSW Traveling through this great country, one is greeted by people from

New Name, Same Faces, More Choices. Why More Health Care Choices in Peoria Is Good for You
By Elizabeth Parker As they approached 68 years in the Peoria community, the surgeons with
Wearing a mask all day? Why wear it all night? You may have options.
A large majority of adults and children in every region of the country now wear
Finely Tuned — Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee Replacement
With every one of its myriad systems and joints working in perfect order the human
Fight the Falls! Understanding Fall Risk & Prevention
At FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, fall prevention is the cornerstone of our mission; after
Surviving Heart Surgery—From an Endovascular Surgeon’s to a Patient’s Perspective
By James B. Williams, M.D. As many of you know, due to postponed peripheral vascular