Triglycerides are a type of fat. If you eat (or drink) more calories than your body needs, the excess calories are converted into fat to be stored for later energy needs.

Three Rock Falls men were in police custody Wednesday, July 2, accused of entering a garage in rural Rock Falls during a party over the weekend, assaulting a man, firing multiple gunshots at the residence and fleeing.

DeWalt: A few years ago, I tried a recipe for “smashed” roasted potatoes. After smashing, the potatoes get drizzled with oil or butter, seasoned, then they go into the oven to roast. The result is a crispy disc of deliciousness.

DeWalt: Just how much protein is enough? What is too little? Is it possible to get too much? Before we answer those questions, we need to understand what protein is and why our bodies need it. 

A sheet pan supper is a meal that requires minimal prep time and is basically hands off once the pan is in the oven, so you can do other things until dinner is ready.

According to a joint news release, dispatchers had received a report shortly before 11 a.m. that a woman had entered a silo near city hall and was on its roof, about 50 feet off the ground.

Home checked for possible occupants; no one killed or injured, according to deputy fire chief.

Asparagus is a good choice for us nutritionally. It’s low in calories and contains fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. It even contains some protein.

No residents were injured; however, a family dog died as a result of the fire.

Here's a list of lifestyle changes that could effectively delay diabetes.

Eating out less, planning meals and comparison shopping are just a few tips to stretch your food dollars.

The money will help pay for several of the CGH Health Foundation’s initiatives, including free mammograms, special support items and meals for oncology patients.

High blood pressure places extra strain on your heart muscle and your arteries, drives cholesterol into your artery walls, and can disrupt the plaques that form on your artery wall, leading to a heart attack. 

Oats can be a great energy source for humans. They are a good source of starchy carbohydrates, and they contain a decent amount of protein and B vitamins.

Sterling and Rock Falls firefighters and CGH EMS were called to 5500 Mill Street in Emerson around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, for a reported structure fire with flames and smoke visible.

All evidence at this time indicates this to be an isolated incident in which a man died as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a Sterling Police Department news release.

GLP-1 is a hormone that your body produces in the intestinal tract. It helps to regulate your blood sugar and to slow down the rate at which your stomach empties, which can help to control your appetite. 

The CGH Health Foundation is a nonprofit supporting the healthcare initiatives and services provided by CGH Medical Center.

The process for choosing a gym has something in common with choosing a home you want to live in.

Endorphins are natural brain chemicals that can improve your sense of well-being. One of the ways to stimulate the release of endorphins is by engaging in physical activity.

Due to the smoke plume, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency will be monitoring air quality and will follow up with a report through the EPA.

CGH will hold a lung-screening event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at 100 E. LeFevre Road in Sterling. Screenings require an appointment and a physician’s order.

Check out this baked pears recipe, made with three simple ingredients.

Working throughout CGH Medical Center and its clinics, these providers help ensure rural communities have access to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Thirteen people have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation nursing and healthcare scholarships.

DeWalt: Making your own smoothies with fresh, whole ingredients is best.

Sterling police officers were notified of a shooting that had occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 13th Avenue and East Fifth Street, Sterling.

Dixon Rural Fire Chief Dustin Dahlstrom presented the department’s Lifesaving Award on Tuesday to Amy Kutz. She is the first civilian to receive the award.

CGH Medical Center in Dixon is expanding its services to include a Ready Care walk-in clinic that will open in early August.

A Morrison man was seriously injured Monday when his motorcycle and a vehicle collided in rural Sterling.

Since 1987, the focus of the foundation has been to raise funds to sponsor health initiatives that serve Sauk Valley-area children and adults.

This is a busy time of year with graduation parties, weddings, festivals, etc. If you are trying to watch your weight and/or stay healthy, it can be challenging.

Eleven different grants are available, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

Juvenile, who escaped prior to firefighters’ arrival, was transported to CGH Medical Center, evaluated and released.

Linda Olds-Steinert has been named the 2024 Distinguished Alumna for University of Illinois Chicago, College of Nursing – Quad Cities Regional Campus.

Carbohydrates in the form of whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, grains or beans are essential to our health.

Proceeds help fund CGH Auxiliary projects.

Joan Hermes is retiring after 32 years as executive director.

IMR enables a cardiology team to develop patient-specific care plans for individuals who come in with unexplained chest pain and shortness of breath

CGH Auxiliary will host a shoe sale fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

DeWalt: Feb. 1 is National Dark Chocolate Day, and you may have heard that dark chocolate is healthier than milk or white chocolate. I would say “that depends”.

No one injured in fire that broke out Sunday morning at 507 15th Ave., Sterling.

Mocktails are great for those times when you feel like a special beverage is in order but still choose to abstain from alcohol.

Members and guests at the recent Rock Falls Rotary meeting took a moment to pose with the newest “ex-officio member”, Twister.

Register now for the free monthly CGH Wits Fitness brain exercise classes taught by University of Illinois Extension educator Kara Schweitzer. Sessions are from 1:30-3 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month from Jan. 9 to Dec. 10, 2024.

AFSCME members and supporters showed up at CGH Medical Center in Sterling Tuesday night, to protest what they say is management’s refusal to come to a contract agreement – an accusation the top hospital administrator denies.

Cranberries have an impressive nutritional profile. They’re a great source of vitamin C and a good source of several other vitamins and minerals.

Karen Hosler, a registered nurse in the CGH Emergency Department, was recently recognized as a recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses.

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the CGH Main Clinic Lobby, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling. Thousands of holiday lights will illuminate CGH Medical Center, the CGH Main Clinic and CGH Downtown Medical Center.

Items for sale from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.