Advocate Healthcare Archives

Ways to keep from overindulging this Halloween season

— October 30, 2019

Halloween ranks high up on most peoples’ list of favorite holidays — and for good reason. It’s an opportunity to ignite the family’s imagination with fun costumes, take in the…

What do you need to know about that new red meat study?
— October 17, 2019

An international study grabbed headlines this week when a group of researchers suggested that reducing how much red and processed meat you eat might not have the obvious health benefits…
McLean County news briefs
— June 26, 2019

BLOOMINGTON City manager announces interim police chief In wake of the recent retirement of Chief Clay Wheeler on June 21, the City Manager Tim Gleason has announced the current Assistant…
Adults with Down Syndrome realizing their potential
— October 22, 2018

Meet Angela – Her friends call her Angie. She’s been volunteering at Advocate Health Care for more than five years. Angie is a participant at our Adult Down Syndrome Center at Advocate…
Study reveals not enough people getting cancer screenings
— September 2, 2018

According to a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), screening rates for breast, prostate, cervical and colon cancer are lower than target level….

Woodford County news briefs
— July 17, 2019

WOODFORD COUNTY Proper mulching and more tips Master Gardeners University of Illinois Extension Woodford County Master Gardeners recently added mulch around the plants at the Woodford…
Being mindful of mental health needs at holidays
— December 24, 2018

Snowflakes. Sledding. Santa. Shopping. Stress. The holiday season brings with it plenty of things, and “stress” is one word that is usually lumped in with the lot. Much…
Is this common skin cancer linked to other cancers?
— September 16, 2018

It’s the most frequently occurring type of skin cancer, with more than four million cases diagnosed each year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. It’s called basal cell carcinoma…