Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and Simmons Cancer Institute will offer a free community skin cancer screening event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. Screenings will be conducted by a dermatology team from Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine. Participants should not currently be under the care of a dermatologist. “Prevention, awareness and education are important parts of the care we offer,” said Aziz Khan, MD, executive director of Simmons Cancer Institute and chief of hematology oncology for SIU Medicine.

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.

Farming is a labor-intensive and demanding profession. While it's common knowledge farmers face challenges such as unpredictable weather, market fluctuations and physical exertion, one prevalent concern that often goes unnoticed is carpal tunnel syndrome.

Farming is a labor-intensive and demanding profession. While it's common knowledge farmers face challenges such as unpredictable weather, market fluctuations and physical exertion, one prevalent concern that often goes unnoticed is carpal tunnel syndrome.

SIU Dermatology and Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur are partnering to offer a free community skin cancer screening in August. The screenings will be held 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 26, at Memorial Cancer Care, 210 W. McKinley Ave., Decatur. The SIU Medicine dermatology team will conduct open screenings for residents of Macon, Sangamon, Shelby, Piatt, Christian, Moultrie, DeWitt and Logan counties. Preregistration and a short consent form are required to participate. Participants should not currently be under the care of a dermatologist. To preregister, call 217-876-4749.