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Juggling appointments, insurance details and medical advice can already be stressful without dealing with a medical condition or concern. According to a recent study , it’s a common feeling for Americans as more than 60% are stressed and confused when navigating the health care system. Taking control of your health care journey starts with being proactive and having open communication with your health care clinicians. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or just following up with your primary care provider, here are 9 tips to empower you when handling your health. 1. Educate yourself

“Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains.” - Nuke LaLoosh, ‘Bull Durham’ SIU School of Medicine welcomed the second-year students to their new home base with the annual hot dog lunch on August 12. The event was almost rained out by morning showers, but the clouds parted in time for the teams to file into the courtyard and grab some tasty ballpark food. Cookies, Cracker Jacks and Cub- and Cardinal-colored slushies were provided as desserts. This year’s celebrity grillers included: Greg Damarin , Security; Andy Wilber, PhD , MMICB; Dr. Wendi El-Amin , Equity & Diversity; Hal

Take Your Child to Work day isn't complete without a visit to the Medical Library. The Research & Education Librarians provided activities and a serving of information to children attending the event at SIU School of Medicine. Children had a choice of online activties: ToxMystery Help Toxie the cat frind the hazards in her house. ToxTown Explore and learn about environmental health concerns where you live, work and play. Understanding Medical Words Learn how to put together parts of medical words. Button-making proved popular with all groups. Some finished buttons

On a sunny Saturday afternoon in May, seventy physicians and three graduate students from SIU School of Medicine received their diplomas at the school’s 47th annual commencement.

Do spring rolls, ribs, desserts, and great company while learning about Family Medicine sound appealing? The Family Medicine Interest Group and the Taste of Carbondale Event is just what you are looking for. The event held this fall was an excellent way for faculty, residents, and medical students to meet and discuss Family Medicine. Every year, medical students graduate and set out to find a residency program to complete their medical education. Here at the SIU Family Medicine Residency Carbondale we desire to provide opportunities for medical students beginning in their first year of

SIU’s Academy for Scholarship in Education hosted the 13th Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium on April 13 on the Springfield campus.

SIU's pioneering spirit was ever-present at the 15th Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium at the Springfield campus April 17, hosted by the Academy for Scholarship in Education.

SIU Medicine invites golfers to team up and join us at The Rail for the On Par for Pediatrics charity golf outing June 3. Your support will help area children who are facing life-altering diseases.

TED Talks have changed the way people present their ideas. The three-part structure, clarity of purpose and 18 minutes or less requirement has inspired presenters and listeners to think differently about a good talk. Hundreds of articles and a handful of decent books discuss the science and effectiveness of TED Talks. I have studied quite a few, and married some of those principles with my own experiences as a public speaker, consultant and student of communications. I will narrow my observations to the importance of three general public-speaking tools: ideation, connection and narration

Children throughout Springfield are receiving extended medical care, and once they return home, their families often need extra help to pay for items or services insurance does not cover. SIU Medicine is inviting all golfers to help these children facing life-altering diseases through the On Par for Pediatrics charity golf outing.