iBi - March 2016 | PeoriaMagazines.com

Reversing a Stigma to Save Lives

by Stevie Zvereva

Addiction is a public health crisis, and fear is beginning to give way to life-saving solutions.

We are fortunate to have a thriving medical community here in central Illinois, and its importance will only grow in the future.

Collaborative Efforts Driving Healthcare Innovation

by Andrew Rand

Advanced Medical Transport

Today’s focus on quality, patient satisfaction, healthier communities and lower costs is leading healthcare entities to “innovate big” or go home.

Growth On The Horizon in Pekin

by Jim Burwitz

Pekin Hospital

Looking forward to continued growth and new service offerings in the months ahead…

MS Patients Guiding Local and National Research

by David Haney

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

The vision for a multiple sclerosis center of excellence in central Illinois is coming into focus.

Private Health Exchanges

What it Means for Your Business

by Mark Morgan

Humana

This retail-like online shopping experience is transforming the way insurance is offered and purchased.

Workplace Health

Let’s Crunch the Numbers

by Kadar Heffner

RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center

When wellness is integrated into an overall business strategy, both employer and employee benefit.

Finding New Ways to Deliver Care

by Dr. Mike Cruz

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

The NGACO model is among the initiatives driving healthcare providers to find innovative ways to deliver services.

Peoria’s Only Certified Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program

by UnityPoint Health – Methodist | Proctor

The Burklund Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center comes home.

Disturbing the Delicate Balance

by Dr. Michael Tarantino

Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute

Increasing awareness and support for individuals living with a bleeding or clotting disorder

At the Heart of Prevention

by Dr. Scott Wu

Central Illinois Endoscopy Center

A screening colonoscopy can detect and remove polyps that could potentially develop into cancer.

Telemedicine Is Changing the Healthcare World

by Marianne Strauman RN & Carl W. Soderstrom MD

Soderstrom Dermatology Center

Telemedicine has proven to be a cost-effective tool in efforts to improve patient care.

Getting Back into the Game

by Dr. Michele Couri

Couri Center for Gynecology and Integrative Health

Though synthetic hormones are considered harmful, studies back the potential benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy.

Changing Behavior

An Integrative Model

by Mike Kennedy

Human Service Center

The best medicine can only work when the patient is an active participant in the treatment as ordered.

Health Coaching Provides an Alluring Opportunity

by Dr. Diana Hoppe and Ariela Wilcox

Flexible schedules and an increased demand can make it a desirable career.

Region

Looking Inward Helps Us Lead Forward
Mary Ardapple, Peoria County Board
Steady Support for Vital Services
Michael Stephan - Heart of Illinois United Way
Developing Our Healthcare Talent Pipeline
Jennifer Daly, Greater Peoria Economic Development Council

Finance

Protect One of Your Greatest Assets: Your Identity!
Daryl Dagit - Savant Capital Management
Are You Prepared to Cover Healthcare Expenses in Your Golden Years?
Lisa Affolter, Commerce Brokerage Services, Inc.
Prepare Far Ahead for Long-Term Care Costs
Fran McKay, Edward Jones
How Providers Can Prepare for ACA Reports Due in 2016
by Rick Krueger CliftonLarsonAllen

Workplace

Driving Organizational Excellence
by Amy Fitzgerald IMEC
Why Every Business Needs a Plan
J. Boger Hessing, PSB - Princeville State Bank
Nine Types of Clients You Should Cut Loose in 2016
by Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey
Performance Reviews Would Be Great If…
by Randy Pennington

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Guidelines for Growing Good Health
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Bradley’s Kemper Project
An Integrated, Whole Child Approach
by Dr. Jana L. Hunzicker & Dr. Joan L. Sattler Bradley University

One-Up

Nostalgia and Convenience… At Your Doorstep

The brainchild of Dr. Daniel O’Brien, Merry Milk Delivery opened its virtual doors to consumers last September

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iBi - March 2016