When Gillian Stoettner was asked to chair The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center’s 27th Annual Spring Luncheon on May 9, she knew she had to make it fun. “We haven’t been able to have this luncheon in person for two years,” explains Stoettner. “When I thought about what this event should be, happy […]
The CDC estimates nearly 1 in 5 children and adolescents is obese. This excess weight can cause strain on their cardiovascular systems. Just as adults set out each year with resolutions to eat healthy and move more, we should think as well of the youngest among us, about what they eat, how much they move, what forces […]
Networking and interviewing for that first job out of college can be tough on any recent graduate. Add Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to the mix and it becomes more challenging. Difficulty understanding social cues and the question of whether or not to disclose you have ASD, and require simple accommodations, make landing that dream job […]
It took six seconds recently for me to figure out the day was Tuesday, and the time was 10:00 am. Six seconds to shake that feeling of terror that the air raid siren I was hearing while I was out on a walk in my Chicago area neighborhood, was really the weekly local emergency test. […]
Lyme and tick-borne diseases are serious issues in Marin. Almost anyone you talk to knows someone with Lyme. Infected ticks are active in many of Marin’s open spaces and recent CDC estimates suggest that up to 500,000 people get Lyme disease annually in the US. And in up to 30% of cases, even after treatment […]
Skin. It defines us and tells our stories. Throughout our history, artists, painters, sculptors, photographers and filmmakers have passionately created the “art of skin.” And if there’s one thing we’ve learned over time, it’s that all skin is beautiful. That’s why the Chicago Dermatological Society is hosting the Art of Skin Gala, a live, in-color […]
Alzheimer’s Association Board Member Marty Wilke has been committed to the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association since attending the very first Reason to Hope luncheon in 2010 in honor of her dad. “The Reason to Hope luncheon was where I first learned of the critical mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and how they were working […]
As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. Have a submission? Contact us. Many people view their homes as simply utilitarian — the kitchen is for cooking, and the bedroom is for sleeping. But it’s time we think about the home as a respite, maximizing its potential […]
A year into the pandemic, Roz Brewer saw people wary of vaccinations and Black and brown citizens dying at disproportionate rates. “It’s hard to sit there and watch that happen when you’ve got a background in retail, execution and operations,” Brewer told members of the Economic Club of Chicago during a virtual Q&A on Feb. […]
When you’re trying to get out the door, a quick shower is in order. But if you’ve got a little down time, and are in need of some at-home relaxation, just about every self-care checklist recommends taking a bath—and for good reason. Baths come with a whole lot of mental and physical health benefits, everything […]
