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The Center for Human and Organizational Potential hosted a contest to establish Little Free Libraries (LFL) around the SOM campus during November 2019. Department teams planned and created impressive original designs. Here are the winners. Longest Standing LFL (10+ years) & Best Variety (books + DVDs): Quincy Family Medicine Most Creative: Department of Pharmacology’s Pharm Barn Best Presentation: Department of Population Science and Policy, 201 E. Madison Atrium Gathering Space Table/Lending Library Most Comfy and Cozy: Department of Psychiatry, Centrum Building

When you hear the term "seasonal allergies," it's natural to think about springtime, which is when allergy symptoms start to ramp up for a lot of people. But for some of the 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 kids living with seasonal allergies in the United States, "allergy season" can actually include late summer and even early fall. If you or a loved one struggles with hallmark symptoms of summer or fall allergies—sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and runny noses—it's helpful to know what's triggering the symptoms and how to manage them. Keep reading to learn more. Ragweed and other common triggers of

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Children entering pre-k, kindergarten, 6 th or 9 th grade, or who are new to Springfield Public School District 186, are required to have school physicals and immunizations. Meningococcal vaccines are also required for all students entering 12 th grade. Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments with their children’s primary care doctor or physician. Families who do not have a primary care doctor or who have difficulty accessing medical care may benefit from free clinics held in August. “Having a primary care physician and a medical home is crucial for prevention and

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. Leaders with five local health organizations met Monday morning at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health to encourage the public to not avoid or delay getting their flu shots this season. “This year more than ever, we should all be aware of what we can do to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like influenza and COVID-19,” said Dr. Raj Govindaiah, senior

A pharmacology and neuroscience student at SIU School of Medicine, Jesse Britz, along with Shelley Tischkau, PhD, and the Smith Alzheimer's Center Hascup Labs , recently researched the link between Alzheimer's and circadian rhythm (the body's 24-hour internal clock). Britz, who is from Divernon, earned his PhD this past December. Tell us about your recent research. The whole focus of the project started because sleep/wake cycles are heavily disrupted in Alzheimer’s. For a long time it’s been looked at as a symptom – sundowning is a term that is normally used. People in late-stage Alzheimer’s

A new physician offers a range of care to Adams County residents.

" Great job,” your nurse says. “120/80!” If you’re not quite sure what those numbers mean, you’re not alone. But knowing your numbers and what they mean can go a long way in preventing heart disease and a host of other illnesses. The team at SIU Medicine is here to help you learn about your risk factors for heart disease, what is considered a normal blood pressure and what is a red flag. Experts agree: Understanding your results is key to controlling high blood pressure. The top number This number, also called systolic blood pressure, is the first of the two numbers in a blood pressure reading

The Medical Library hosted a circus themed study break for students on March 2. In addition to guzzling coffee, students enjoyed hotdogs, peanuts, cupcakes decorated like popcorn, and other circus-themed snacks. A meeage on a dry-erase board asked students and staff what job they would most enjoy if they worked in a circus: the most common answer was trapeze artist.

SIU's Farm Family Resource Initiative will host a webinar series for women in agriculture and a community forum on succession planning in March.

Masks continue to be required for all visitors and patients in health care settings, despite recent changes to guidance from state and federal officials that apply to other community areas.