The heart is a complex organ, which needs to function at an optimum level for you to feel your best. Fortunately, there are specialized healthcare providers devoted to different aspects of heart health and heart care. Cardiologist: A general cardiologist…
Together, Saf and Betty Peacock made the world a better place. Their philanthropy started early in their 67-year marriage and continued throughout their lives, inspiring others to give back and generously supporting organizations like Lincoln Memorial Hospital (LMH) through the…
Flu season is here. Luckily, flu vaccination is widely available and it’s a proven way to prevent or lessen the severity of this unpleasant – and potentially dangerous – illness. If you’re not sure what type of flu vaccination you…
The excitement for Halloween starts building early for most kids – costumes, candy and goosebumps. But for children with anxiety or sensory processing issues, Halloween presents a unique challenge for parents. Leaha Jones, LCPC, and manager of Mobile Crisis Response…
Long hours, market conditions and unpredictable weather can create stress for farmers and their families across central Illinois. “Farm life can be very rewarding, but it can also be very stressful, especially at times like planting and harvest,” said Kenny…
Even if you are all-in for Team Summer, few of us can resist the call of autumn with its cooler temps, changing leaves, vibrant blue skies, hometown football games, apple orchards and all things pumpkin. Did you know Illinois produces…
Do you know the warning signs for suicide? Suicide is death caused by self-inflicted injury with the intent to die, and it is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Foundation for Suicide…
Excited about registering for a running event but not sure if you are up for the challenge? Many people are interested in trying to run in a charitable event but worry they cannot complete the distance. With proper preparation, you…
Virtual care through two-way video technology is an easily accessible and helpful healthcare tool to make life easier when you or a loved one feel sick. Gone are the days when you felt like you lived at the pediatrician’s office…
“Live life, don’t just go through it,” was a favorite expression of Kerby Damery’s and is now the motto behind the KerbyStrong Foundation. Kerby Damery had a passion for racing and lived life to the fullest. Even after being diagnosed…