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I tried so hard / And got so far: Depression and suicide prevention
July 20, 2017
On Thursday, July 20, news broke that Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, had committed suicide. Depression is a serious medical illness affecting more than 14 million American adults every year, but the condition is treatable and help is available.
New SIU Office Plans Open House in Canton
July 18, 2017
Southern Illinois University Medicine is planning a new Office of Regional Programs branch in Canton. The office will host an open house to celebrate the new location at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, at 175 S. Main St. on the second floor of the E.P. Coleman office building in Canton.
Study May Offer Clues to Alzheimer's Progression
July 18, 2017
As American lifespans increase due to progress made on other medical frontiers, the toll from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) grows.
This summer, think before you drink
July 10, 2017
Nothing says summer fun like an outdoor party by the pool or fire pit. But if you decide to drink alcohol during these steamy days, take precaution. Nearly one-third of motor-vehicle deaths are related to alcohol impairment, according to the CDC.
Medical Students Working with Local Physicians
July 7, 2017
Gain valuable family practice experience through job shadowing
July 2017 Medical Students Working with Local Physicians
July 7, 2017
Gain valuable family practice experience through job shadowing
Take a break from the pool; get your kids ready for school
July 6, 2017
Have a child entering pre-k, kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade this year? Be sure you have an appointment set up for a back-to-school physical before school starts.
Undergrads Prepare for Careers in Cancer Research through SCI Internships
July 5, 2017
“My mother died of cancer when I was a teenager. At a very young age, I was determined to do something in this field,” said Bethanie Russell, who is among five college undergraduates chosen for a Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) summer internship working in a lab with cancer researchers.
Don't let your July 4th fun go up in flames
June 30, 2017
Written by Laura Bottom, SIU Center for Family Medicine