For many, the holidays represent a time to create special moments and carry on long-held traditions with loved ones. But for those with dementia and their caregivers, it can be a time of higher anxiety. Those with dementia might be overwhelmed by being in a new environment or around many people they do not recognize. Caregivers have the additional stress of maintaining the holiday preparations while still caring for their loved one. And for those who are not typically around a person with dementia, it can be hard to understand why someone is acting differently – even strange – than before

The Smith Alzheimer's Center at SIU Medicine is partnering with Tina Montgomery and local organizations to dive deeper into critical topics regarding Alzheimer's and dementia, which disproportionately affect African-American communities. This series is intended to spark conversation and help educate the community about different topics surrounding dementia and is led by topic experts. On Saturday, November 2, the conversation will center around better understanding Alzheimer's and dementia, navigating the health care system, and how to advocate for your loved ones and their needs. Join us from

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.

When Rich Payne felt an electric shock down his back and legs after placing paper on a coworker’s desk, he tried to write it off – he must have pulled something and didn’t realize it.

A Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test: Dr. Nate Jones spent a year in a habitat that simulated what life would be like for a space crew on Mars.

A Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test: Dr. Nate Jones spent a year in a habitat that simulated what life would be like for a space crew on Mars.