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The Winter edition of Aspects was distributed in December 2019. In this issue, readers can explore: The Bohn Nielsen Lobby, an upgraded entrance and gathering spot within 801 North Rutledge Plans for the Lincoln Scholars Program, which will prepare eight medical students to specialize in rural-based primary medicine How a woodworking accident tested the skills of microsurgeon Michael Neumeister, MD A fashion show that raised spirits, awareness and cancer research funds A profile of Sangita Basnet, MD, a pediatrician, mother and medical champion both here and abroad Three generations of the

Registration is now open for the AWIMS Leadership Development Series (all virtual), featuring five esteemed SIU leaders who will share leadership lessons through the lens of advocacy. Topics & speakers will include the following: Wellness and Joy in Work: Leadership and Advocacy around Wellness at the Institutional Level Susan T. Hingle, MD, FRCP and Christine Todd, MD Advocacy and Our Next Generation: The Value of Mentorship in Building Future Leaders Michael Phelon Leadership and Advocacy in Public Health: Collaboration, Communication, and Compassion Sameer Vohra, MD, JD Leadership and

The Alliance for Women and Medicine and Science and Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted the second annual Women in Medicine and Science Professional Development conference on Friday, June 14 in the MCLI. Dean and Provost Dr. Jerry Kruse kicked off the conference with an uplifting speech on the importance of groups such as AWIMS in an institution. With a focus on the timely and important theme of wellness, speakers addressed topics such as an organizational approach to reducing burnout, personal resilience through gratitude, nutrition and improving well-being through coaching

SIU Medicine’s Women’s Health Center at 610 North Westgate, Jacksonville, IL 62650 will no longer be designated as a Rural Health Clinic in the Medicare program (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act) effective March 1, 2021. The Rural Health agreement between the SIU Women’s Health Center and the Secretary of Health and Human Services was terminated on March 1, 2021 in accordance with the provisions of the Social Security Act. The SIU Women’s Health Center will continue to serve Medicare patients after March 1, 2021 under the directives of the Medicare Program (Title XVIII of the Social

Topics include fitness fads, Zika virus, vaping Southern Illinois University School of Medicine will address the most persistent health trends of 2016 at its 14th Annual Women’s Health Conference. Health care professionals, including primary care physicians and midlevel providers, who have an interest in women’s health are invited to attend the conference from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller St., Springfield. Topics of the 14th Annual Women’s Health Conference: Trending Headlines in Women’s Health include: •

The 2018 Women’s Power Lunch Against Cancer is scheduled for Friday, April 27, and will feature Donna Hartley, a “Chicken Soup for the Soul” writer and author of the “Fire Up” book series and “Healing Meditation Insights.” Proceeds from the event will benefit cancer research at Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University Medicine in Springfield. Every dollar raised at the event stays in our region. The luncheon will take place at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, 701 E. Adams St., Springfield. Registration and networking begins at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m

The 2017 Women’s Power Lunch Against Cancer will feature Karen Mills , comedian and ovarian cancer survivor. Proceeds from the event will benefit all cancer research at Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University Medicine in Springfield. The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, April 28, at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, 701 E. Adams St., Springfield. Tickets are $50 each or $500 for a table of 10 tickets. To reserve seats, call 217-545-2955 or register online at siuPowerLunch . Every dollar donated stays in the region. The eighth annual event includes a raffle and several door

Sen. Dick Durbin announced federal funding for the creation of a workforce development center and telehealth training and equipment upgrades at SIU School of Medicine.

Asthma is a condition that makes it difficult to breathe. But asthma doesn’t always cause symptoms. SIU Center for Family Medicine resident physician Dr. Alicia Altheimer shares what families should look for, what to expect at the doctor’s office, how asthma is treated and ways to prevent flare ups. Q: What are the symptoms of asthma? A: Asthma symptoms can include: Trouble breathing, wheezing, or noisy breathing Coughing, often at nighttime or early in the morning, or when you exercise A tight feeling in the chest These symptoms can occur every day or a few times a month. Q: Is there a test

The month of August is marked by several significant events: the Illinois State Fair, kids returning to school and, of course, World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated Aug. 1-7 every year worldwide! In honor of one of the breast, er, best weeks of the year, we spoke with SIU School of Medicine certified lactation counselor Melissa Nicol, RD, to answer the most frequently asked questions about breastfeeding. What are the benefits of breastfeeding? Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for mother and baby. Some of the benefits breast milk provides to babies include: antibodies to provide protection