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August 25, 2011

Tomato, Tomotto?

“Mary, Mary, how does your garden grow?” This is surely a tough question to answer, especially this summer with its extreme temperatures and rainfall. Perhaps an even tougher question to answer for Sun City’s own “truck farmers” would be, What crop that are you growing will give you and your acquaintances the most nutritional value: cucumbers, peppers, beans, tomatoes? If you guessed tomatoes, you are right on.

Beauty might not be skin deep, but skin cancer is

With the long, hot days of summer finally upon us at Sun City, a word of caution is needed for those amongst us who spend many hours daily enjoying the “great outdoors.” If you’re like me, you love the warmth of the sun and the tan that makes you “look so good.” What you probably don’t realize, however, is the fact that the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UV rays) is even more damaging to aged skin. Phototoxicity, Photoallergy, and Skin-Induced Eczema are just three conditions that can produce this skin damage.

Huntley High School plans medical academy

Huntley High School will take the first step to a planned medical academy this fall, when it introduces the “Medical Skills and Services” course to students.

Familiarity with senior services groups save time, stress

Most people know that calling 9-1-1 is one of the very first things that should be done during an emergency. The steps to take afterward, however, can be a bit more complicated.

Take the A out of Aches and pAins and put it back in Activity

Warmer weather has Sun City residents heading outside to enjoy their favorite summer activities. Gardeners are planting vegetables and pruning colorful flowerbeds while golfers are hitting the links to enjoy a leisurely round. Seniors suffering from arthritis oftentimes had to give up these activities, believing it would only make matters worse.

Wellness place 2nd annual community cancer event a huge success

Nearly 700 cancer survivors and supporters joined forces to champion the 2nd Annual Wellness Place Community Cancer 3K Walk/5K Run on May 14 at Harper College. Even unseasonably cold, windy and rainy weather could not dampen the spirits of those who walked and ran to build awareness, celebrate survivors and raise funds for Wellness Place, cancer education and support, in Palatine, IL.

daVinci in the OR?

Patients in greater McHenry County will soon have access to robot-assisted surgery close to home, thanks in part to a grant from the Centegra Health System Foundation. The foundation’s board of directors approved a $500,000 grant to help Centegra Health System purchase the da Vinci Surgical System, a technological advancement that is helping Centegra and its affiliated physicians take surgery to the next level.

Roaring through Sun City

On June 25, hundreds of bikers will rip through Sun City raising plenty of noise and funds on their way north to help children with cancer attend a camp designed just for them.

Medicare vs. Medicaid, the difference

In the confusing world of medical and insurance benefits, it can be difficult to navigate among all the different benefit programs. Medicare and Medicaid are two benefit programs that are available that are often confused with one another. Understanding the difference between these two programs is critical in being able to navigate the realm of benefit programs available.

A woman on a mission

If there’s one thing America has, it’s conveniences. From a burger joint in every town down to running water, there’s little not at our disposal, including proper healthcare.

Take a PASS on memory loss

We’ve all experienced lapses in memory: walking into a room and not remembering why we entered in the first place, not remembering where we placed those elusive car keys, not remembering where we parked out car in the parking lot, or where our glasses are when they’re right on top of our head. But despite that we’ve spent our lives “forgetting” these mundane things, studies indicate that the average person experiences increased memory as the mind ages.

Sun City resident, dietitian presents healthy alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs

Dietitian Norma Thompson will offer three identical sessions for 2011 on getting healthy and staying that way. Classes will take place 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at Citizens First National Bank, 12101 Regency Square Parkway in Huntley. Class sessions are being held: June 6-27, August 1-22, and September 12-October 3. Classes are free but gratuities to cover expenses will be gladly accepted.

Doctors speak in numbers – what are yours?

“70,” said my Doctor’s nurse at the counter of the waiting room. Her concerned face and my naïveté prompted me to ask what this test result number meant.

Gray in May

On July 28, 2009, I knew very little about Brain Tumors. It wasn’t that I didn’t care, I just wasn’t “AWARE.”

Survey says…?

For almost ten years, and with the help of the Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation, professor of marketing at UCLA, Dr. Aimee Drolet Rossi, collected data for her research into the “aging consumer” to determine, among other results, how aging affects a person’s decision-making process, and in turn, how that impacts a person’s buying patterns in today’s market place.

Who, what, why, and how

Each year, Sun City residents and/or staff can nominate another resident who has done something fabulous in regards to fitness and/or overcame a type of challenge and are “living life to the fullest” here in Sun City.

All natural, all organic, slobbers all around

What’s the difference between a filet mignon steak and a steak burger at a fast food restaurant? The answer is taste due to quality. The human palate can be quite picky at times. This little nugget of information is well known to those who have raised children. Our canine best friends have the same discerning palate that our children and we do.

Health Quicks: April 21, 2011

Centegra Health System hosts comprehensive prostate health support services for area residents who are interested in maintaining good prostate health or who are impacted by prostate cancer.

New healthcare center to provide services despite patient’s ability to pay

Greater Elgin Family Care Center has begun construction of the McHenry Community Health Center at 3901 Mercy Drive in McHenry. Construction began on March 31.

Fighting cancer with Bingo

In 1999, Marianne Ricciardi’s son, Pat, was diagnosed with a serious and rare form of pediatric bone cancer, Ewing’s sarcoma, right after his 22 birthday. Given only a 35% chance of survival, Pat and his family consulted all the leading specialists. When they finally performed surgery, Pat’s tumor was the size of a cantaloupe.

Positive Thinking and You

Sun City has a new author. Meet Richard Gregory, N. 24, the newly published author of Positive Thinking and You, (2nd ed).

Take fitness sitting down

Sun City is an extremely active community, especially when it comes to fitness. But there’s a lot of people who don’t or are unable to exercise but wish they could.

Spending Patterns & Buying Smart

Dr. Aimee Drolet will discuss the worldwide phenomenon of population aging and how it will affect spending patterns. Learn how aging affects your decision-making process.

Better health is only a few strokes away

As people age and find their mobility limited, or perhaps are recovering from an injury or surgery, is there an activity that they can enjoy and reap health and fitness benefits from without risk of injury or discomfort? Yes, says Jack Bolger, coach of the Stingrays, who has been in aquatics as a competitor, water polo player, life guard, and coach for more than 50 years, and the answer lies under the water, or at least in a pool.

Tap into better health

“You keep your mind and your body active, you’re going to have a better quality of life as a mature adult,” says Sandy Oldham (N. 12), who volunteers her time as tap teacher of Hoofers and Hunks tap group, among a range of other dance classes.

Mind matters

Over the past 40 years, Rose Hamann has filled many roles in the Recovery International Discovery Meetings for Mental Health. She began attending the group meetings in Chicago in 1971 as a member, by referral from her doctor, and in the intervening years has been an assistant group leader, volunteer, and for approximately the last 20 years, a group leader, both in Chicago and, for the last five years, in Huntley.

State program lends tech items to people with disabilities

“It’s one of the best kept secrets in Illinois,” Lynette Strode, the Device Loan Coordinator of the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP), says with a laugh, “even though we have tried to promote our program.”

Community Emergency Response Team

Most people know they can dial 9-1-1 in an emergency, yet it is not widely known that with some training, they can do much more.

Pros and CONs

On Wednesday, December 30, Centegra Health System and Mercy Health System both filed applications for Certificates of Need from the Illinois Health Services Review Board.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

Nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and 57 million more Americans have prediabetes and are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. November is National Diabetes Awareness month, a time when the American Diabetes Association spreads awareness about the disease and the seriousness of its complications.