The Peoria Woman - January 2003

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.

Features

Lead Story

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.

Peoria Profile

Kay Shank, Professional Recruiter
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.
Columns
Tori Phelps, The Peoria Woman Editor
Dr. Tony Fry, Peoria Chiropractical Center
Mary Sandy, Wellington's Kitchen Galleries
Jeanne Buysee, American Family Insurance
Extras

From the Editor

Motivation for Good Deeds All Around
“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.”