A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine celebrates the new students in the Class of 2028. During the August 16 event in Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium, students receive white coats to signify the beginning of their journey to become physicians. Family members and guests who are unable to attend can watch the ceremony on YouTube .

A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine celebrates the new students in the Class of 2028. During the August 16 event in Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium, students receive white coats to signify the beginning of their journey to become physicians. Family members and guests who are unable to attend can watch the ceremony on YouTube .

A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine celebrates the new students in the Class of 2028. During the August 16 event in Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium, students receive white coats to signify the beginning of their journey to become physicians. Family members and guests who are unable to attend can watch the ceremony on YouTube .

With 1 in 5 children experiencing at least one major depressive episode each year, parents must stay on top of their child’s mental state for their success in school and their overall well-being.

With 1 in 5 children experiencing at least one major depressive episode each year, parents must stay on top of their child’s mental state for their success in school and their overall well-being.

With 1 in 5 children experiencing at least one major depressive episode each year, parents must stay on top of their child’s mental state for their success in school and their overall well-being.

With 1 in 5 children experiencing at least one major depressive episode each year, parents must stay on top of their child’s mental state for their success in school and their overall well-being.

With 1 in 5 children experiencing at least one major depressive episode each year, parents must stay on top of their child’s mental state for their success in school and their overall well-being.

With 1 in 5 children experiencing at least one major depressive episode each year, parents must stay on top of their child’s mental state for their success in school and their overall well-being.

A home is of critical importance for those with dementia. There’s familiarity as reminders of family, past holidays and traditions are present all around. It is simply the place that provides the most comfort for those who are more easily confused and stressed. It’s also a place that likely needs upgrades. Less than 10% of U.S. homes are “aging ready” for seniors, according to a U.S. Census Bureau study. Creating a safe home is paramount to helping prevent falls, the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older. With dementia, safety precautions evolve beyond the standard upgrades as balance