Dr. Carmen Balding, dermatologist at Soderstrom Dermatology Center, talks about the differences practicing medicine in the U.S. versus her native home of Peru, what it means to be a Mohs micrographic surgeon, and more.
Fighting Hunger a Year Round Job for Heart of Illinois Harvest
by Tori Phelps
Local campaigns to feed the hungry usually receive increased attention during the holidays, but when the season of giving is over, the need is still as great as ever. The Heart of Illinois Harvest works every day of the year to help feed thousands of central Illinois residents.
Nursing wasn’t a lifelong ambition, but when Kay Shank decided to pursue a career after her youngest child entered school, she found a passion for nursing that’s lasted two decades.
“Seeing—or even just reading about—others’ courage, compassion, or generosity can not only make us better people, but increase the likelihood we’ll do good works of our own.”