iBi - February 2010

A cardiac emergency can occur anytime, anywhere.

There is an old saying that “what you don’t know can’t hurt you.” Unfortunately, this is untrue when it comes to preventing colorectal cancer.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided an investment of $1 billion that enabled community health centers to receive a grant award for construction and renovation projects.

February is American Heart Month—a time when the community is encouraged to trade bad habits for heart-smart ones.

They’re not exactly new, but here in 2010, employee wellness initiatives are certainly hitting their iPod-blaring, Nike Shox-wearing, fitness goals-sharing stride.

How many people are currently utilizing the preventive benefits of their health plans to the fullest today?

The Dental Clinic at Peoria City/County Health Department works to prevent dental disease, promote oral health and protect the community with a competent workforce.

Medicare's Part D program, designed to subsidize the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries, has been the subject of much debate.

Patient safety has always been a priority at Proctor. However, in May 2009, the board of directors adopted safety as a core organizational value and strategic priority.

Medical guidelines are like an operators’ manual for healthcare.

This year, UICOMP is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its creation.

The Peoria Metro has been center stage for Vaudeville, a whiskey capital and a manufacturing mecca. Could the region become a healthcare hotspot next?

It’s easy to think of places like Mayo Clinic when there’s mention of cutting-edge healthcare. But central Illinois can hold its own against the well-known medical giants.

You might be surprised to find that one of the best rural healthcare models in the country lies just down the road in tiny Hopedale.

Arthroscopy is one of the most common orthopedic procedures done in the United States today.

Some consider fine-tuning their appearance to make a difference in how they look and feel.