What's a Trauma Momma? - 06/17/09 10:28 AM
Are the buttons on my vest popping yet?  It is with great pride that I share the following article with you.  This article was written by Tom Clegg at Nursing Spectrum Magazine.
Way to Go T.
When Teresa McClelland, RN, became the clinical coordinator at Loyola Center for Heart and Vascular Medicine in Park Ridge, Ill., a little more than a year ago, having weekends off gave her the opportunity to more regularly enjoy her other passion - riding motorcycles.

But after being involved in an accident while on a ride with friends, McClelland, formerly a trauma nurse specialist and … (2 comments)

Second Chances - 06/15/09 08:39 AM
Over the weekend I received the letter below.  Casey shared with me that his wife Michelle is still in the hospital but should recover.  I want to thank Casey for writing this letter and sharing with us all the importance of being prepared.  Casey hopes as do I that his letter will help all of us recognize the need for our program and how we collectively need to support each other.  We are all quite thankful that Michelle was given a second chance.  Will you or someone you love be as fortunate?  Please join the Rescue Riders and Ride for a … (8 comments)

Drivers hold key to stopping death by distraction - 06/15/09 08:10 AM

By Marni Pyke | Daily Herald Staff
 
Ahh, multi-tasking. What a great world, where you can gab on the phone and grab a Starbucks - all from the convenience of the car.
Problem is, the next time you're engaged in a heated conversation while switching radio stations and switching lanes -- odds are something bad will happen.
We are a nation of distracted drivers and it's costing us lives and property damage.
One local case that's provoked outrage is the death of motorcyclist Anita Zaffke of Lake Zurich, killed May 2 by another driver who was polishing her nails … (0 comments)

The Bull Pen. July 2009 - 06/10/09 02:09 PM

The Bull Pen
Dean Akey
Welcome back to the Bull Pen.  Can you believe the summer is already half over?  How time flies.  This year's riding season has been brutal to our biker brothers & sisters.  We have seen more accidents and fatalities this year than we have as long as the pointy heads have been keeping track.  For that reason I wanted to share with you some information that I hope you never need.
At the risk of sounding self serving I am going to write about your motorcycle insurance.  Your motorcycle insurance is like a parachute.  You don't … (5 comments)