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 On an unseasonably warm Saturday, many ventured out to the
Lincoln Park where they were met by many health professional ready
to offer information and guidance to finding the highest quality of
life.
Angela Stoltzenburg, Marketing and Community Partnerships Manager
for Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Healthy Community
Partnership, helped direct the Wellness Expo with the help of many
other volunteers. The Logan County Department of Public Health and
Lincoln Park District also play a big role in putting together the
Wellness Expo.
Executive Director of the ALMH Foundation Sarah Helm was there to
talk about the work of foundation and scholarships that provide
financial support to those going into the healthcare. In exchange
for the support, scholarship recipients commit to working at the
hospital once they finish their education.
A representative of Memorial Medical Center, part of the Memorial
Healthcare system, was there to talk to people about healthy habits
and provide pamphlets with tips for healthy living.
 Several groups and small businesses had a variety of nutritional
supplements, essential oils, skincare products, and other products
for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
The Wellness Expo brought out people of all ages.
Healthy eating is important. For one food demonstration, Heather
Klopp-Cosby of Flossie and Delzena's gave tips on how to cook with
vegetables and quinoa. Guests were able to try a sample of what she
prepared. Klopp-Cosby did three food demonstrations during the day
using some of the healthy ingredients she uses at the restaurant.
Several different exhibits offered tips on healthy eating and what
types of foods you should avoid. Members of Community Action and the
ALMH Market talked to people about healthy eating.
PrairiErth Farms, Wildtree, and Nutritional Consultants Incorporated
offer alternatives to processed foods full of additives and
preservatives
Those who like to walk and at the same time support worthy causes
could sign up the MS Walk and Relay for Life that will be held later
this year.
Several groups offered care for back problems and hearing loss. Apex
Physical Therapy Network, which opened last spring, offers physical
therapy for those suffering joint pain or recovering from surgery or
an injury.
As in year's past, local chiropractor Dr. Frank Adubato offered back
screenings to help identify possible back problems. Schneider
Chiropractic also talked to people about dealing with back issues.
These screenings were among the many free tests offered at the
wellness expo. People could also have have screenings on their blood
glucose and blood typing, check Body Mass Index, and blood pressure
checked.
 At the far end of the indoor tennis court area, kids had a chance to
see how fun exercise can be in an inflatable they could race, crawl
and climb through. There was also a bouncy house to bounce off some
of their energy.
The area offers many resources for seniors whether home health care,
assisted living, or nursing home care. Representatives from the
Christian Village, Timber Creek Village, Copper Creek Cottages, and
Vonderleith Living Center were there to talk about what they provide
for seniors who can no longer live independently.
Several participants offered products and services that assist with
in-home care and independent living. These resources include Audibel
hearing aids, the Hearing Aid Center of Lincoln, ALMH Lifeline,
Illinois Department of Aging, Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland,
Personal Mobility, and the Alzheimer's Association. The Long Term
Care Ombudsman program provides information, assistance, and
education regarding long-term care issues.
There are many resources for people with special health needs.
Representatives from the Epilepsy Foundation provided education on
seizure disorders.
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The Logan County Paramedic Association provides critical care transport and
services in emergencies. .
Jeff Maxwell of WLCN radio in Atlanta was there to tell listeners about the
Wellness Expo and the information being offered.
Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine says their mission is "to
serve the people of central and southern Illinois by addressing their present
and future cancer care needs through research, patient care and community
service."
Having a family member with a terminal illness can be difficult for families.
Safe Haven Hospice provides hospice care and education to families of those
nearing the end of their life. Memorial Home Services and hospice care also
offers resources for end of life care.
Owning a pet can be helpful for those trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Pets can help people stay active and prevent loneliness and depression. The
Humane Society of Logan County was on hand to talk to people about adopting and
owning pets. They brought a few cats who are waiting to be adopted. For those
whose four legged friends have passed on, the Forever Home Cemetery in Lincoln
provides a place to bury pets.
Child safety and child identification records are important. Lincoln/Logan
County Crimestoppers and local law enforcement officials offered child
fingerprinting to establish a permanent record to identify a child who goes
missing.
Figuring out details of your healthcare plans and what physicians are in your
network can be complicated. Places like Health Alliance help people coordinate
their healthcare.
GetCoveredIllinois.gov is a website considered the official health marketplace
to find a healthcare plan to fit your needs.
For veterans needing assistance, the Veteran's Assistance Commission provides
resources and the Peoria Vet Center offers readjustment counseling.
Community resources such as the Pregnancy Resource Center and Tazwood Wellness
can offer advocacy and counsel. Other organizations like Community Connect Point
and programs like Parents Matter assist families with community resources such
as child care and trainings.
Community Action's Logan Mason Public Transportation and senior nutrition
programs provide other resources for people in the area. The transportation
program can assist people with getting to medical appointments. They also have a
deviated fixed route that picks up and drops off people at several locations
around town.
The Community Action nutrition program delivers healthy meals to people 60 and
over in Logan and Mason Counties. People could learn about the programs from
Diane Turner, who works with the transportation program, and Becky Leamon, who
heads the senior nutrition program.
[Angela Reiners]
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