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The Peoria Woman - March 2008

The Peoria Woman
Judge Jerelyn Maher
Tenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois
A graduate of Bradley University and the Loyola School of Law, Judge Jerelyn Maher commenced practicing law in the Peoria area, becoming one of the first women in the area to concentrate in trial work. In 1995, she was appointed associate judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, and in 2001, she was appointed to fill a vacancy, becoming the first woman circuit judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. Currently, Judge Maher is the presiding judge in the Domestic Relations Court in Peoria County hearing divorce, domestic violence, adoption and mental health commitment cases. She is also very proud of her work in creating the Visitation Center for the Tenth Judicial Circuit. An active author and lecturer, Maher is currently the chair of the Family Violence Coordinating Council for the Tenth Judicial Circuit and was recognized for her work in preventing domestic violence with the Partners in Peace award in 2002.

Features

Food Can be Deadly

by Amy Groh
About 11 million Americans have food allergies, a much higher number than even a few years ago, and the numbers are rising.

Marilyn Oertley

OSF Saint Francis Center for Health
by Amy Groh
With a long resumé in the field of healthcare, Marilyn Oertley manages the Institute on Aging, Central Illinois Pain Center and Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center at OSF Saint Francis Center for Health.

Publisher's Note

Wearing the Pants--or Pantsuit
by Jan Wright Vergon, Publisher
Recent trends toward “business casual” have altered the work uniform dramatically—permitting a change to pantsuits, throwing out the pantyhose, letting the hair down.

The High-Heel Dilemma

Everyday Form vs. Fashionable Function
by Sarah Cash
Although it seems unlikely that function could trump fashionable form, the unhealthy structure of heels is increasingly found wanting.

Career

Classic Filing Sharing

by Paulette Sibrel, Illinois Central College
Classical File Sharing (CFS) is the only way one can provide different network access for different users.

Marketing--Should You Go It Alone?

by Michelle Lefebvre, DLA Creative, Inc.
Some readers may wonder if it’s more effective to do all their marketing themselves or to hire outside help.

Staffing Agencies: More Progressive for Women

by Marcia Cannon
Westaff
While the number of women executives is still very low for most industries, women in staffing companies are moving up at a more favorable rate.

Health

Ask Debbie

by Debbie Davison
Home Health Care Plus, Inc.
Debbie Davison of Home Health Care Plus answers your questions about home health care.

Beauty with a Higher Purpose

by Allison Hoerr, Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center
What’s the one thing that women cannot live without? Whether or not we would like to admit it, the answer is MAKEUP!

Using the Internet to Reach Your Doctor 24/7

by Sarah Storey Smiles
Do you get frustrated playing “phone tag” when you’re trying to reach your doctor’s office to ask a simple health question?

Lifestyle

Senior Moments

by Bugs
There is no way to avoid so-called “normal aging.” Every day in the life of a senior, something new happens that has to be accepted as “normal.”

Sleep Disorders Common to Women

by Amy Groh
With jobs, husbands, children and social commitments all vying for our time, it’s hard to see sleep as one of the most important to-dos.

Finance

Controlling Investment Risks

by Monica Jagiella, Smith Barney
Many people don’t like risk. Unfortunately, risk is unavoidable.

Homebuying Tips: A Financial Spring Cleaning

by Sandra Beneventi, Commerce Bank
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or someone looking to move up or scale down, these helpful tips are for you.