Domestic Violence Is a 365-Day Issue
By Sara Dillefeld Three women will die today in the United States. These deaths are not the result of a tragic car accident, medical emergency, or losing a hard-fought battle with a chronic health condition, rather they are at the hands of a person they once loved. This happens to three women each day, or […]
Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Excellence in Outpatient Care Focused on Innovation
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center The ability to move freely keeps us active and on the move. So, when joint pain or the loss of mobility slows us down, we search for a solution — which often includes considering surgery. In years past, a surgery meant long hospital stays and recovery times as well […]
US Medical Colleges End Animal Laboratory Practice
By Benjamin Goodin Recently, a momentous event quietly transpired as many of us were preparing to celebrate our country’s independence. In late June, just weeks after the medical school at Johns Hopkins University made a similar decision, the University of Tennessee discontinued the use of live animal laboratories in its medical school. With the end […]
Heartland Healthcare A Like-Home Environment Created for Caring
Anyone that has had to place a loved one somewhere other than their own home knows the process is stressful as well as frustrating. What type of care will the facility provide, are they responsible and safe, will I be able to sleep at night knowing my loved one is in an unknown place with […]
US Medical Colleges End Animal Laboratory Practice
By Benjamin Goodin Recently, a momentous event quietly transpired as many of us were preparing to celebrate our country’s independence. In late June, just weeks after the medical school at Johns Hopkins University made a similar decision, the University of Tennessee discontinued the use of live animal laboratories in its medical school. With the end […]
Give up Sports or Battle Back From Injury?
By Murad Abbed, MS, CSCS, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center June 22, 2010. A week before my 21st birthday, I began going through one of the greatest physical and mental challenges of my life. Dribbling a basketball up the court during a YMCA summer league game, ironically being guarded by my college roommate/teammate, I planted […]
Patient Progresses Following Diving Accident
By Craig Cooper, Genesis Health System Several times previously, on a skin-scorching summer afternoon, Derek Schroeder dove into the Mississippi River at Buffalo Beach, a popular spot for swimmers and campers. He knew all the rules and warnings about diving into unknown waters. “I had dived into the river dozens of times before. I grew […]
Minimally Invasive Surgery Gives Triathlete Ability to Give Back Through iHope Foundation
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists When Jeff Paul looks back at the past five years of competing in triathlons, he finds it hard to believe that a nagging Achilles heel injury almost put an end to his career as a professional athlete. He can still remember the pain in his heel like it was yesterday. “In […]
Complementary Medicine for Cancer Patients and Survivors
By Susie Flick, Office Manager at the Hult Center for Healthy Living June 5, 2016 is National Cancer Survivors Day. The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute defines a cancer survivor as any individual who has been diagnosed with cancer and remains alive and well. Thanks to a number of options in both […]
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
By Bridget Domenighini As most animal lovers can tell you, spring is kitten season at your local animal shelter. At Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS), we are usually taking in at least 10 litters of kittens each week beginning in April. This is in addition to the standard number of adult cats that are […]