SIU Medicine audiologist Jennifer L. Berry, AuD, CCC-A, took the title "Best Audiologist" in the Illinois Times' 2018 Best of Springfield awards. Hundreds of readers took to the internet to cast their votes for their favorite restaurants, health care providers, dry cleaners and more in the annual contest. Berry specializes in treating hearing loss and tinnitus and provides cochlear implant services, hearing screenings and hearing aid services. She joined SIU Medicine's Department of Surgery after spending several years researching hearing loss and tinnitus. Berry sees patients at the Ear Nose

While it can be fun for adults to engage in adrenaline rushing activities such as spooky costumes, eerie movies and haunted houses, it’s important for parents to think about what is both appropriate and emotionally safe for children. It’s just as important to protect your child’s emotional health as it is to protect their physical health this Halloween. According to Dr. Seleena Shrestha , child psychiatrist from SIU School of Medicine, exposing children to activities, such as scary movies and haunted houses, can lead to some haunting consequences if not done cautiously and at the proper age

While it can be fun for adults to engage in adrenaline rushing activities such as spooky costumes, eerie movies and haunted houses, it’s important for parents to think about what is both appropriate and emotionally safe for children. It’s just as important to protect your child’s emotional health as it is to protect their physical health this Halloween. According to Dr. Seleena Shrestha , child psychiatrist from SIU School of Medicine, exposing children to activities, such as scary movies and haunted houses, can lead to some haunting consequences if not done cautiously and at the proper age

The SIU Center for Family Medicine in Decatur has updated its holiday schedule with reduced hours and closures: Thursday, Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day | Closed Friday, Nov. 23 | Closed Monday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve | Closed Tuesday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day | Closed Wednesday, Dec. 26 | 8am-5pm (note: no extended hours. Phone hours: 8am-4:30pm) Thursday, Dec. 27 | 8am-5pm Friday, Dec. 28 | 8am-4:30pm Monday, Dec. 31, New Year's Eve | Closed Tuesday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day | Closed Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed

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Rural Health Summit Releases Report on Rural Health in Illinois Identifies great challenges and a path forward Springfield, Ill. - Rural Illinois residents face significant challenges and health disparities compared to residents in the state’s metropolitan areas, according to a new report released by the organizers of the 2018 Illinois Rural Health Summit. The report, titled “ THE STATE OF RURAL HEALTH IN ILLINOIS: Great Challenges and a Path Forward ” compiles information shared by rural health stakeholders across government, healthcare, public health, philanthropy and academia. The report