Category Archives: What’s Up Doc
How Did This Happen, I Ask Myself
I can't be the only one that has put on some weight during our month long Sheltering in Place, am I? Please tell me you've noticed your pants feeling a little snug as you sit at your desk, or while yo...
Dr. Chris Apr 23, 2020
Just How Far Past The Date Is Still Okay?
Remember the old "whatever you do, don't drink skunky beer" commercials? Whether there were dates on the beer cans or not, they then started promoting "Born on" dates on the bottom of beer cans. So im...
Dr. Chris Apr 22, 2020
Share The Love With The Pets
One of the cool things I love to see while walking around the neighborhood, is all the hearts that people have in their windows. Some, have hearts filling the window in interesting fun patterns while ...
Dr. Chris Apr 20, 2020 clone tag: -428267894241683618
Appreciate The Beauty Of Social Distancing.
Now may be the time to reflect and appreciate the beauty and joy around us daily. Walk hand in hand with your kids and notice the growth of flowers coming up in the neighborhood, the sound of the bird...
Dr. Chris Apr 10, 2020
"Make It Happen"
Is your mind like mine, always worried about the kids, always thinking, always wondering, always going 100mph...never stopping to give you any break or rest? Working from home, plus making sure the ki...
Dr. Chris Apr 09, 2020
Break Out The Sewing Machines!
The Healthcare community needs your help! UnityPoint Health, OSF HealthCare, Heartland Health, University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and the Peoria, East Peoria Fire Departments and Pekin ...
Dr. Chris Apr 08, 2020
Mental Health Wellness Tips For Quarantine
I stumbled upon this the other day, and it was just what I needed as my anxiety started to set in and felt like I was about to derail. Maybe you've wondered what you can do/should do to take care of y...
Dr. Chris Apr 05, 2020
Well, That's One Way To Keep Me Away
Are you the type that likes to hit up the vending machine at work? Yeah, me too. You see a lot of comments about how people are gaining weight because we are spending more time at home, whether workin...
Dr. Chris Apr 04, 2020
‘Mr. P’: 101-Year-Old Italian Man Beats Coronavirus
We love sharing good news about people during this time, and today is no exception. A 101 year old man from Italy, who by the way survived the Holocaust and Spanish Flu, was released from the hospital...
Dr. Chris Mar 31, 2020
When Animals Take The Planet Back!
Apparently Canadian Geese consider anywhere outdoors as "sheltering in place". After a nice rain shower Saturday afternoon, these two were out wondering around enjoying the fact no one was out.
Dr. Chris Mar 29, 2020