iBi - February 2019 | PeoriaMagazines.com

Innovations in Neuroscience

by Emily Potts

Photos courtesy of OSF HealthCare

Through the work of two retired Caterpillar executives, area residents suffering from neurodegenerative disorders are benefiting from investments in research and tools that improve quality of life.

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

The dynamism of our region's medical community would not be possible without the vision of past community leaders, the dedication of present-day leaders, and future leadership still to come.

Visioning a People-Centered EMS

by Greg Chance

Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois

Meeting the community’s evolving needs on the frontlines of healthcare

Can Living in Peoria Help You Live Longer?

by Kari Rauh

With an internationally recognized brand and effective turnaround strategy, we could show the nation how health “plays in Peoria.”

Q&A With Stan Lynall

VP of Venture Investments, OSF HealthCare

Upon providing input on OSF HealthCare’s emerging innovation strategy, Lynall was asked to serve as vice president of venture investments.

An Oasis for Families in Healthcare Crisis

by Maggie Sas and Cynthia Steinwedel

Bradley University

The positive impact of healthcare hospitality houses on caregivers is priceless.

A Life-Saving Treatment Returns

by Laura Nightengale

OSF HealthCare

Bringing the heart transplant program back to Peoria will be invaluable for patients.

In-Network Relationships

Debbie Simon, UnityPoint Health

Insurance network participation helps to ensure high-quality, cost-effective healthcare access.

Changing the Trajectory of Breast Cancer

by Dr. Michele Couri

Couri Center for Gynecology and Integrative Women's Health

Knowing one’s personal risk can aid in detecting cancer or pre-cancer at its earliest stages.

A New Approach to Prenatal Care

by Michelle Compton

Peoria City/County Health Department

CenteringPregnancy decreases the rate of preterm birth and low-birthweight babies, among other benefits.

Medical Education: An Essential Component of Healthcare

Dr. Sara Rusch, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

A growing pipeline of new physicians is essential to address a critical shortage.

Leveraging Light

Strategies to Address Mental Health Disabilities

by Rachel Banaszewski, Ryne Bonn and Dr. Steven A. Hamon

The Antioch Group

Bringing light to the darkness of hidden—and costly—employee mental health struggles

Staying Strong with ALS

Ed Rapp and his wife Ann have made it a personal challenge to support efforts to find more effective treatment options—and ultimately, a cure—for ALS.

AMD and Your Vision

by Dr. Kamal Kishore

Illinois Retina & Eye Associates

Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of damage to one’s central vision.

When Life Throws You a Curveball

by Robin Albright

How to go from a relatively normal existence to caring for a loved-one with a life-altering condition.

The 3 P’s to Becoming an Engaged Healthcare Consumer

by Dr. Josh Luke

Have a plan that focuses on preventative care, as well as personalized care.

Region

A Community Aligned for Student Success
by Marcia J. Bolden Align Peoria
Giving the Gift of Life
by Jamie Harwood Peoria County
A Vital Collaboration to End Homelessness
Jennifer Zammuto, Heart of Illinois United Way
Solutions for Working Families
Congressman Darin LaHood, 18th District of Illinois
Making a Difference: A Community Resolve
Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey
The Good News About Peoria
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria

Finance

Your Hidden Retirement Risk
Cathy Butler - Morgan Stanley

Workplace

Where the Jobs Are ... And How You Can Get Them
by Meredith N. Bunch Midstate College
Why Sweating at Work Can be a Serious Problem
by Angela Ballard
10 Tips for Better Nutrition in the Workplace
by Kelsey Horst and Margaret Stojak OSF HealthCare

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Reaching the Tipping Point on STEM Interest
by Ursula Towne Society of Women Engineers - Central Illinois
Three Ways to Make the 4AM Club Work For You
by Judith Nowlin

One-Up

Diabetes & Obesity Continue to Rise

The overall diabetes rate in the U.S. continues to grow—up from 10.8 percent in 2008-2009 to 11.5 percent in 2016-2017, according to the Gallup-Sharecare State of American Well-Being Index.

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iBi - February 2019