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Nut butter-filled dates are changing the snacking world… for Realsy By Maureen Callahan It’s tough to find healthy snacks these days. You wander up and down grocery store aisles looking for items presented as health food that aren’t, in reality, good for you. There are many “greenwashed” brands, falsely marketed as more natural, wholesome or…

The Center for Healing and Integration (CHI) is a new sanctuary for holistic healing for the mind, body, and soul. This spa-like center is a hidden gem, offering knowledgeable and compassionate guidance on an individual’s path to healing. After 15 years as a therapist in private practice, Julie Rutkowski, LCSW and Founder of CHI, had…

Naper Grove Vision Care Dr. Michael Halkias felt a calling to practice optometry after his positive relationship with his optometrist at a young age. Today, he is paying it forward. “One of the most gratifying pieces of my job is to work with young kids and to follow their progress as they mature,” he said.…

No slowing her down By Maureen Callahan | Photos by Marcello Rodarte Sara Fix is one of the fittest people around. The first time you meet this fifty-something Clarendon Hills resident, you see a stunning, world-class athlete. Recently, she returned from Puerto Rico, where she placed second in a half Ironman competition (a normal length…

Maintaining Tradition in Evolving Healthcare By Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski Hinsdale Magazine recently had an opportunity to meet with Adam Maycock, President & CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and La Grange hospitals. The goal was to learn how the hospital focuses on providing whole-person care to the community. As of January…