Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-thru event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19.

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine is distributing no-cost colorectal cancer screening kits that area residents can use in the privacy of their homes. A drive-thru give-away will be held on Wednesday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the lunchtime crowd, and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the evening crowd. Participants can pull into the circle drive located at 315 West Carpenter Street and remain in their vehicle while a kit is brought to them. Each person is allowed one kit and the kit's return shipping will be sponsored so there's no cost to the patient. Kits must be returned within 10 days

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine is distributing no-cost colorectal cancer screening kits that area residents can use in the privacy of their homes. A drive-thru give-away will be held on Wednesday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the lunchtime crowd, and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the evening crowd. Participants can pull into the circle drive located at 315 West Carpenter Street and remain in their vehicle while a kit is brought to them. Each person is allowed one kit and the kit's return shipping will be sponsored so there's no cost to the patient. Kits must be returned within 10 days

Dive deeper into critical topics regarding Alzheimer’s and dementia that disproportionately affect African-American communities. Each session will be led by topic experts, ensuring a rich and interactive experience. Individual, initial memory screenings and blood pressure screenings will be available. A continental breakfast will also be provided. Stroke's connection to dementia & Clinical Research at the Smith Alzheimer's Center Presentations will be led by: Deidra Frisbie, DNP, APRN, FNP-C , Certified Nurse Practitioner, Department of Neurology Stephanie Kohlrus, BA, CCRP, Senior Clinical

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease Presented by the SIU School of Medicine Office of Correctional Medicine WebEx Link Password: SIU123 Tracy M. Cooley, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC Tracy M. Cooley, DNP, PMHNP-BC is an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Nursing, where she serves as the Program Coordinator for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she provides Talk Therapy sessions and mental health workshops at Family & Workforce Centers of America (FWCA). Dr

Join the SIU School of Medicine Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) and the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for a transformative day of professional development, networking, and advocacy. This year’s theme, "Advocacy and You: Finding Your Why and Your Voice to Enact Change," will empower attendees to become strong advocates in their fields and communities. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Keynote Speaker: Dr. Eliza Chin, Executive Director, American Medical Women’s Association Panel Discussion: Experts will explore the power of advocacy in medicine and science Interactive Sessions: •

An automobile rollover on the interstate gave first-year medical student Carson Schaefer an opportunity to use his training to assess and treat trauma.

An automobile rollover on the interstate gave first-year medical student Carson Schaefer an opportunity to use his training to assess and treat trauma.

An automobile rollover on the interstate gave first-year medical student Carson Schaefer an opportunity to use his training to assess and treat trauma.

An automobile rollover on the interstate gave first-year medical student Carson Schaefer an opportunity to use his training to assess and treat trauma.