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Regional Health Care Organizations Partner to Offer Mammogram Mondays in October
September 11, 2017
The Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois (RCPIL) has been awarded an $18,000 grant to fund free mammograms for uninsured and under-insured women ages 40 and older on Mondays in October at three locations.
Students Underrepresented in Medicine Find Their Home at SIU
September 8, 2017
Thirteen students who are underrepresented in medicine (URM) began their medical training in August at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Invited to Attend Free Training
September 6, 2017
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 Oct. 2, classes will meet from 1 to 3 pm on Mondays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Nov. 6, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S.
How to get an A in packing school lunches
August 31, 2017
School is back in session and that means the four Rs: Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic and eating Right. To help your kids continue to eat healthy while at school, we asked SIU School of Medicine registered dietitian Cheryl Burns some co
Medical Students Working with Local Physicians
August 30, 2017
Family physicians in nine Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine August 28 – September 22. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program.
MEDPREP Students Begin Studies at SIU Med School
August 30, 2017
Program Celebrates 21st Milestone Ceremony