The Peoria Woman - January 2006

Helping Families & Friends Talk About Cancer
Three Peoria women—all with different reasons and areas of expertise—came together to write and publish a unique book last year. Developer Diane Cullinan Oberhelman, psychotherapist Joy Erlichman Miller, and author Monica Vest Wheeler created Cancer: Here’s how YOU can help ME cope & survive. The Peoria Woman speaks with them about creating the book, their experiences with cancer, and more.
Features

Lead Story

Making Strides: Mental Health Therapy Through Horses
Tori Phelps
Although it’s said that dogs are man’s best friend, clients would surely take issue with that at Strides in the Right Direction, where horses take top honors.

Peoria Profile

Michele Sullivan: Caterpillar Inc.
When she’s not at work as a 6 Sigma Master Black Belt, much of Sullivan’s time is spent raising funds and awareness through various community roles.
Columns
Tori Phelps, The Peoria Woman Editor
Shelleigh Birlingmair, The Commerce Trust Company
Mindy Kirchoff, Shear Country Salon
Jen Christensen, WHOI-TV
Jeanne Buysee, American Family Insurance
Extras

Alzheimer's Disease: Take Control

Carrie Pollard
Snyder Village
While we can’t control genetics and age, scientists tell us that leading a healthy overall lifestyle can help lower the chances of developing Alzheimer’s.

Possible Relief for COPD Sufferers

Dr. Richard Anderson
Peoria Surgical Group/University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the fourth leading cause of death among women, right after heart disease, cancer, and stroke.