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Could it be abuse? 10 signs of trouble
October 11, 2018
by Jeanné Hansen, LCSW, SIU Department of Psychiatry
'Sexuality After Cancer Treatment' Author to Present at Simmons Cancer Institute
September 20, 2018
Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine and Susan G. Komen Memorial will host an evening with Judy Kneece, nurse and author of “Sexuality After Cancer Treatment, the Guide to Restoring Your Sex Life,” at 6 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI), 315 W.
Health Care Organizations, SPS 186 Partner to Provide Back-to-School Physicals, Vaccines
August 1, 2018
Children entering pre-k, kindergarten, 6th or 9th grade, or who are new to Springfield Public School District 186, are required to have school physicals and immunizations. Meningococcal vaccines are also required for all students entering 12th grade if they have not already had the vaccine.
Dr. Dorsey Named Interim President of SIU
July 17, 2018
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees appointed J.
District 186 School Health Requirements: FAQ
July 9, 2018
School physicals and select immunizations are required for students entering pre-k, kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades and for students new to Illinois. Students entering 12th grade need proof of the meningococcal vaccine on or after their 16th birthday.
Simmons Cancer Institute to Host HPV Roundtable for Parents
June 1, 2018
Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine will host “The ABC’s of HPV” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 21.
Camp COCO Golf Outing Set for June 8
May 7, 2018
Southern Illinois University Medicine invites golfers to form teams for the annual charity golf outing benefiting the Camp COCO Children’s Cancer Fund. A shotgun start will begin the game at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8, at The Rail Golf Course, 1400 S. Club House Dr., Springfield.
Forum Promotes Team Approach to Help Springfield Homeless
April 27, 2018
A new program that encourages collaborations among police officers, community social workers and local officials is showing promise at addressing problems within Springfield’s homeless population.
Free Skin Cancer Screenings Available May 17 at SCI
April 20, 2018
A free skin cancer screening for Springfield area residents is scheduled from 5-7 p.m.