News
Farm Family Resource Initiative offers new helpline
October 28, 2020
SPRINGFIELD – Area farmers who need someone to talk to about the everyday stresses of farming and pandemic-related challenges now have a new resource.
SIU Medicine COVID-19 Testing Locations in November
October 27, 2020
SIU Medicine will continue regular COVID-19 testing for the Springfield community in November.
Medical Students Training with Local Physicians
October 7, 2020
Family physicians in several Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine through October 23. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program.
Local health organizations leaders urge public to get flu shots
October 5, 2020
SPRINGFIELD – Most people follow public health advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but many continue to ignore the warnings. As flu season approaches, taking precautions to prevent illness is more important than ever.
COVID-19 Testing Sites for October
October 2, 2020
SIU Medicine will continue regular COVID-19 testing for the Springfield community in October. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, the testing operation will continue to be hosted by Abundant Faith Christian Center located at 2525 Taylor Ave.
‘Mammogram Mondays’ to aid area women in October
September 29, 2020
Free breast cancer screenings offered to under- and uninsured
SIU Medicine Group to Study COVID’s Potential Effects on Alzheimer’s
September 10, 2020
Medical researchers at SIU School of Medicine’s Neuroscience Institute are studying how the novel coronavirus may accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Their data could help identify patients that are more susceptible to the disease’s cognitive and physical decline.
Medical Students Training with Local Physicians (September 2020)
September 8, 2020
Family physicians in several Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine throughout September. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program.
SIU Medicine Launches New COVID-19 Testing Site for the Fall
September 4, 2020
After Labor Day, SIU Medicine will launch a new testing site at Abundant Faith Christian Center and other sites to meet COVID-19 response needs throughout the community. The final day for SIU Medicine testing at the Sangamon County Department of Public will be today, Sept. 4.