SIU Medicine and ThinkFirst invite you to have your car seats checked by nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Please bring the child who will be riding in the car seat, the vehicle's owner's manual, and the car seat instruction manual, if possible. Car seat checks take approximately 30 minutes.

Winter can be an isolating time of year and that can be especially true for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Venturing out into the cold weather and dealing with shorter days limits the options of activities that stimulate the mind. But between indoor activities and adapting some outdoor ones, you can create engaging entertainment for all. (See an infographic from the Smith Alzheimer’s Center .) Remember, while many of these activities aim to use older memories that may still be active, don’t press someone if they remember a certain moment, person or song. The goal is to find activities

Winter can be an isolating time of year and that can be especially true for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Venturing out into the cold weather and dealing with shorter days limits the options of activities that stimulate the mind. But between indoor activities and adapting some outdoor ones, you can create engaging entertainment for all. (See an infographic from the Smith Alzheimer’s Center .) Remember, while many of these activities aim to use older memories that may still be active, don’t press someone if they remember a certain moment, person or song. The goal is to find activities

Call for Team Science Grant applications 2025 The Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU (SCI) is seeking to fund proposals led by clinician-basic scientist teams that focus on translational cancer research. The main objective of the award is to stimulate novel research programs that complement the SCI cancer research mission. Clinicians will be required to play an active role in the proposed research. It is envisioned that a clinician and a basic scientist, both with major interests in cancer research, will pair to create a team leading an innovative, translational research project. Applications

Call for Team Science Grant applications 2025 The Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU (SCI) is seeking to fund proposals led by clinician-basic scientist teams that focus on translational cancer research. The main objective of the award is to stimulate novel research programs that complement the SCI cancer research mission. Clinicians will be required to play an active role in the proposed research. It is envisioned that a clinician and a basic scientist, both with major interests in cancer research, will pair to create a team leading an innovative, translational research project. Applications

Call for Team Science Grant applications 2025 The Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU (SCI) is seeking to fund proposals led by clinician-basic scientist teams that focus on translational cancer research. The main objective of the award is to stimulate novel research programs that complement the SCI cancer research mission. Clinicians will be required to play an active role in the proposed research. It is envisioned that a clinician and a basic scientist, both with major interests in cancer research, will pair to create a team leading an innovative, translational research project. Applications

As the winter nears, so does the annual threat of influenza. It’s the perfect time to get vaccinated against the flu. In recent years, the integration of telehealth services has revolutionized health care accessibility, and it plays a significant role in promoting and administering flu vaccinations during this critical period. Getting an influenza vaccination helps protect you, your loved ones and the community. The influenza virus can cause severe illness and even lead to hospitalization or death, particularly among vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, and those with

Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have undergone similar experiences. The FFRI grief support group meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 pm. In 2024, those dates are January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22 and June 26. To register or for more information, contact Rachel Brown at 217.718.6315 or email rachelbrown.lpc24@gmail

Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have undergone similar experiences. The FFRI grief support group meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 pm. In 2024, those dates are January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22 and June 26. To register or for more information, contact Rachel Brown at 217.718.6315 or email rachelbrown.lpc24@gmail