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Join us for cooking demonstrations, recipes, and sample tasting at the Salvation Army, 1600 E. Clear Lake Ave., Springfield, IL. These classes will be led by an SIU Medicine Registered Dietitian, Charlyn Ware. Individuals will have the option to make appointments with the dietitian for more nutrition education as well as an SIU General Internal Medicine physician for primary care. During this class, you'll learn how to use seasonings and spices to cook healthy, low-cost meals. Stick around for the end, and taste-test these delicious recipes. Our instructors will even address important

Police officers, SIU partner to aid city’s most vulnerable population

Balancing work and home life is a common struggle for many, but farm families face unique challenges that can make time management particularly difficult.

The Library’s Study Break on February 28, 2018 had a special guest in addition to the usual treats and coffee. Gibson, a 2 ½ year old black lab, visited the Medical Library with his handlers, Tami Richmond and Holli Gleason. Gibson joined the State’s Attorney’s staff in 2017 and was recently featured in the State Journal Register for his comforting and calming presence with victims of abuse and violence. Whether laying at a person’s feet during a hearing or next to a child during a difficult interview, Gibson has a gift for under-standing and helping people. Second year medical students

SIU Center for Family Medicine-Quincy would like to congratulate provider, Theresa Oakley, DMSc, PA-C, who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with her Doctor of Medical Science Degree. See the full story on the Herald-Whig .

Underserved communities to benefit from population health approach To better address all aspects of patients’ health, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is thinking differently. “Think beyond the individual patient office visit,” said Janet Albers, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. “Health workers must take a population health approach to caring for patients. That means understanding how patients’ lifestyles and home environments can affect their health.” For example, families living in areas with high crime rates may not feel safe to

With warm weather comes a host of exciting outdoor activities: swimming, boating, biking, road trips, fireworks and camping to name a few. But, when precautions aren’t taken, many of these activities can also end in injury. One group at SIU School of Medicine makes it their mission to prevent that.

Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition at the ThinkFirst inaugural trivia night on March 9! You’ll be supporting our efforts to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries, especially those caused by motor vehicle accidents. The doors will open at 6:00 pm, and the trivia will begin at 7:00 pm. Tables are for 8-10 people and $100 per table. There will also be a cash bar, prizes, a 50/50 raffle ( $1 for each or 6 for $5), and bring your table snacks! Contact Lori Truter at ltruter71@siumed.edu or 217-545-9112 to reserve a table or to purchase raffle tickets.

"A History of Innovation" by visiting professor M. Ashraf Mansour, MD, MBA, FACS The Folse-Birtch-Sumner Lectureship is an annual event celebrating the Department of Surgery's founding surgeons - J. Roland Folse, MD; Alan Birtch, MD; and David, Sumner, MD. Many former and current surgery residents, fellows, and faculty celebrate their legacy of hard work, dedication, and strength of character. This year's visiting professor, Dr. Ash Mansour, is Professor of Surgery and Director of Cardiovascular Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, and Chief of Vascular and

Nothing says summer fun like an outdoor party by the pool or fire pit. But if you decide to drink alcohol during these steamy days, take precaution. Nearly one-third of motor-vehicle deaths are related to alcohol impairment, according to the CDC. When it’s hot outside, our bodies become dehydrated more quickly. Drinking alcohol while dehydrated leads to a higher blood alcohol concentration. Studies also show that a higher blood alcohol concentration leads to a greater risk of injury from a traffic accident, and the injuries will be more significant too. While each person’s tolerance for