
Go Red for Women
When supporters of the American Heart Association don their red shirts in honor of “Go Red for Women,” it’s not because heart disease chooses women over men; it’s the leading cause of death for men

Alzheimer's Caregivers Invited to Attend Free Training
Those who provide care to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia patients at home are invited to attend The Savvy Caregiver program, a free, six-week course. Beginning Feb. 16, classes will meet at 2-4 pm on

Medical Students Learning from Local Physicians
Family physicians in eight Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine January 29 – February 24. The students are participating in the school’s

Opioids for chronic pain? Think again, says SIU internist
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SIU Medicine Cosmetic Clinic Opens in West Springfield
Plastic surgeon Dr. Nicole Sommer to offer facial, nonsurgical procedures and cosmetic consults

SIU Ear Nose and Throat Clinic Opens in New Space
Adults and children needing ear, nose and throat care will benefit from a new, state-of-the-art facility at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. The Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery has opened a renovated, 22,000 square-foot clinic at 720 Bond Street in Springfield.

HPV: The sexual virus you probably already have
Researchers estimate that nearly every sexually active male and female will at some point during their lives, play host to a sexually transmitted illness that can cause everything from genital warts

The art of mindfulness: An expert’s 3-step guide to embrace the present
Could changing the way you think for a few moments a day lead to a healthier you? SIU Medicine’s certified mindfulness-based stress reduction expert Ruta Kulys says yes! Mindfulness training

Medical School Accredited With Commendation for Continuing Medical Education
SIU School of Medicine received the distinguished status “Accreditation with Commendation” from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME ®) as a provider of continuing medical