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The art of mindfulness: An expert’s 3-step guide to embrace the present
January 8, 2018
Could changing the way you think for a few moments a day lead to a healthier you? SIU Medicine’s certified mindfulness-based stress reduction expert Ruta Kulys says yes! Mindfulness training influences health through stress reduction pathways, which, in turn, leads to improved health.
Amber Fifer named Associate Director of CCR
January 5, 2018
Dr. Amber Fifer has been appointed associate director of the Center for Clinical Research.
Family Medicine Laboratory in Quincy Receives Accreditation and Excellence Award
December 6, 2017
The SIU Center for Family Medicine – Quincy has met all criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation Review (COLA), a national health care accreditation organization.
Medical School Accredited With Commendation for Continuing Medical Education
December 6, 2017
SIU School of Medicine received the distinguished status “Accreditation with Commendation” from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME ®) as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
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.
Fall Prevention with Dr. David Jeong
November 30, 2017
Listen to WMAY's Johnny Molson and SIU Center for Family Medicine's Dr. David Jeong recommend strategies to prevent falls, especially among the elderly.
Reduce Stress With Mindfulness Methods
November 29, 2017
SIU class series to teach techniques to pair with treatments for pain, chronic conditions
'Paramedicine' May Help People Avoid ER
November 21, 2017
Federal grant to fund SIU Medicine-SSM Good Samaritan partnership
A Registered Dietician's Guide to a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving
November 21, 2017
This Turkey Day, give thanks for gluten-free alternatives and a little creative thinking. Just because you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten intolerance doesn’t mean you should have to sacrifice your favorite traditional Thanksgiving meals.