Our Health Experts

The Rock River Valley is proud to have medical experts in a wide range of fields. You can tap into their knowledge here. Note: HealthyRockford.com provides content for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice from your health care provider.

  • The Impact of Trauma on Children, Part I

    Published: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:16:31

    Trauma is in the eye of the beholder.  What might be traumatic for one may not be for another.  However, there are certain events that almost always initiates a trauma response such as facing the threat of death or feeling endangered.  According to the Early Trauma Treatment Network (ww...

  • The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences, Part 1

    Published: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:10:50

    The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study is a collaborative effort of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Kaiser Permente in San Diego and the Centers for Disease control.  It originated with observations of Dr. Vincent J. Felitti who was conducting a weight loss program in the ...


Like Mike

Editor Mike DeDoncker has been a personal trainer since 2000 and a writer in Rockford since 1969. He shares his knowledge on health and fitness here and keeps you up to date on what's going on with HealthyRockford.com.

  • How old are your arteries?

    Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:21:17

    As someone who was told — when I went in for a test about a month after I ran my first marathon — that my arteries had a plaque burden making me the kind of person likely to drop over dead while running a marathon, I’m always interested in ways to determine cardiovascula...

  • Ho, ho hit the stairs

    Published: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:18:16

    Well, we have one of the season’s major holidays under our belts — literally.Did you do well or did you, as the American Council on Exercise figured the average American would, consume about 3,000 calories on Thursday? Yeah? And you don’t even want to think about how many...


Good for You

Health isn't a word. It's a lifestyle: eating right, exercising and taking care of yourself. Our local experts are here to help. Note: HealthyRockford.com provides content for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional health or medical advice.

  • A Treat for Your Valentine

    Published: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:29:19

    My husband’s very favorite dessert, Berry Cobbler, is perfect for Valentine’s Day with its rich berry colors. I plan to surprise Ron with this delicious bit of sweetness on the 14th. The cobbler is easy to make and it is so delicious!Berry Cobbler Berry mixture:5-6 cups fresh or froze...

  • Flirting with Vegetarianism

    Published: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:13:17

    Just how do you flirt with vegetarianism? In her new book, The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight and Saving the Planet, actress/author Alicia Silverstone encourages flirting as the first step in going vegetarian. If you are interested in a plant-based diet but donâ€...


Featured services

This text will be replaced
Health E-mail Headlines
Enter your e-mail address to receive headlines weekly.

Resources

Careers

Health people

  • Rockford Memorial recognized for prostate services
    Jan 19, 2010 @ 11:52 AM

    ROCKFORD — Rockford Memorial Hospital has received a 2010 HealthGrades Prostatectomy Excellence Award, recognizing it as five-star rated and ranked among the top 10 percent of all U.S. hospitals for prostatectomy services, according to a national quality study released by the organization.

Health polls

Loading Calendar...
(requires Javascript)

Powered By eviesays.com