Harness the power of music. Music is a powerful tool, especially for those with dementia. Songs that were a part of someone's formative years, even for those who are typically non-verbal, can often be a way to connect and communicate. That's the power Sing by Heart taps into. A supportive and joyful musical experience for persons with dementia and their caregivers, the program promotes social connection, creative expression and improved quality of life. Thanks to the partnership with the Springfield Choral Society , Sing by Heart combines the professional musical talents with a program

Harness the power of music. Music is a powerful tool, especially for those with dementia. Songs that were a part of someone's formative years, even for those who are typically non-verbal, can often be a way to connect and communicate. That's the power Sing by Heart taps into. A supportive and joyful musical experience for persons with dementia and their caregivers, the program promotes social connection, creative expression and improved quality of life. Thanks to the partnership with the Springfield Choral Society , Sing by Heart combines the professional musical talents with a program

Dr. Jeffrey Olejnik becomes one of four area providers with North American Menopause Society certification

Dr. Jeffrey Olejnik becomes one of four area providers with North American Menopause Society certification

The Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) will host the Colors of Health Fashion Show and Community Engagement Awards on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St., Springfield, Ill. This annual event celebrates the vibrant intersection of community engagement and health through fashion. The evening will begin with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by the fashion show at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 and can be purchased online . Proceeds from the event will benefit the Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network. This grassroots advocacy organization

The Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) will host the Colors of Health Fashion Show and Community Engagement Awards on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St., Springfield, Ill. This annual event celebrates the vibrant intersection of community engagement and health through fashion. The evening will begin with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by the fashion show at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 and can be purchased online . Proceeds from the event will benefit the Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network. This grassroots advocacy organization

The Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) will host the Colors of Health Fashion Show and Community Engagement Awards on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St., Springfield, Ill. This annual event celebrates the vibrant intersection of community engagement and health through fashion. The evening will begin with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by the fashion show at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 and can be purchased online . Proceeds from the event will benefit the Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network. This grassroots advocacy organization

DECATUR, IL Memorial Health, in partnership with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIU Urology, 302 W. Hay St. in Decatur. The prostate screenings include a prostate-specific antigen blood test and digital rectal exam. More than 250,000 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Prostate screenings are recommended for all men ages 50 to 69, African American men ages 40 to 60 and men with a family history of prostate cancer ages 40 to 69. No appointment is

DECATUR, IL Memorial Health, in partnership with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIU Urology, 302 W. Hay St. in Decatur. The prostate screenings include a prostate-specific antigen blood test and digital rectal exam. More than 250,000 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Prostate screenings are recommended for all men ages 50 to 69, African American men ages 40 to 60 and men with a family history of prostate cancer ages 40 to 69. No appointment is

DECATUR, IL Memorial Health, in partnership with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIU Urology, 302 W. Hay St. in Decatur. The prostate screenings include a prostate-specific antigen blood test and digital rectal exam. More than 250,000 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Prostate screenings are recommended for all men ages 50 to 69, African American men ages 40 to 60 and men with a family history of prostate cancer ages 40 to 69. No appointment is