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Crash Reenactment to Show Dangers of Texting, Driving Under the Influence
October 9, 2019
A dramatic crash reenactment will show Illini Central High School students what can happen when young people drive or ride with distracted or impaired drivers.
Support Simmons Cancer Institute with Ladies Night Out
October 3, 2019
Love fashion? Love to shop? Put your ‘retail therapy’ to work to help fight cancer.
Medical Students Training with Local Physicians
October 2, 2019
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Family physicians in seven Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine through October 25. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program.
Grants help Sangamon County improve services for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders
September 25, 2019
As a result of reduced state and federal funding, jails and prisons have become de facto mental health facilities at both local and national levels. Staff members at these institutions are sometimes unable to manage this population’s specific needs.
Cancer survivors, local businesses advocate for breast reconstruction awareness in Sept. 28 fashion show
September 24, 2019
SIU Medicine is bringing the New York City catwalk to the cornfields of New Berlin.
SIU in the News
September 19, 2019
8.27.19. News Channel 20. Rebecca Howard, Center for Family Medicine – Springfield. SIU Medicine offers mobile health care to District 186 students.
Simmons Cancer Institute to host ‘financial toxicity’ presentation on Thursday, Sept. 12
September 10, 2019
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Nausea, hair loss, fatigue, appetite loss, pain.
Medical Students Training with Local Physicians
September 9, 2019
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Family physicians in nine Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine through September 27. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program.