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Go Red for Women
February 2, 2018
When supporters of the American Heart Association don their red shirts in honor of “Go Red for Women,” it’s not because heart disease chooses women over men; it’s the leading cause
Alzheimer's Caregivers Invited to Attend Free Training
January 31, 2018
Those who provide care to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia patients at home are invited to attend The Savvy Caregiver program, a free, six-week course. Beginning Feb. 16, classes will meet at 2-4 pm on Fridays, Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, at First Christian Church, 2106 S.
An Award-Winning Effort to Manage Diabetes
December 5, 2017
A pair of patients at the SIU Endocrinology Clinic celebrated major milestones in November. Springfield resident Matthew Derber, 31, has been living with Type 1 diabetes for 25 years. Julia Lopez, 38, of Chatham, has been monitoring and self-medicating for 28 years.
'Paramedicine' May Help People Avoid ER
November 21, 2017
Federal grant to fund SIU Medicine-SSM Good Samaritan partnership
Care Partners, Those Concerned about Alzheimer’s Invited to SIU’s Annual Memory Loss Conference
November 9, 2017
Participants will hear the latest in Alzheimer’s disease research, tips for caregivers at each stage of the disease and recommendations for managing dementia-related behaviors at SIU Medicine’s annual Memory Loss Conference for family, friends, care partners and persons with dementia.
'Light the Night Pink' to Celebrate Breast Cancer Patients, Survivors
October 11, 2017
Event to raise awareness for breast reconstruction
A "Little Leap" to Boost Babies' Brain Power
October 10, 2017
Between birth and age 3, a child’s brain undergoes an impressive amount of change. The brain doubles in size in its first year, and by three, it reaches 80 percent of its adult volume.
SIU School of Medicine Employees Honored for Service
October 10, 2017
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine honored 56 of its employees for their years of service at campus facilities in Springfield, Decatur and Quincy. The following employees included: