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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

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

THRIVE (Trauma Healing and Resilience in Volatile Environment) is designed to provide support, connection, and resources for healing during difficult times. This initiative is led by the Department of Psychiatry and is a series of workshops to connect with the community to help process grief, navigate shared pain, and foster resilience. All workshops are led by licensed professionals and incorporate evidence-based practices to calm the mind and body, promote self-regulation, and foster connections. Participants will learn simple yet powerful tools like breathing exercises, gentle movement, and

This workshop is designed to teach participants to recruit, train, and supervise the performance of standardized patients for both teaching and assessment. In addition to the strong focus on basic standardized patient training skills, case/checklist development and program maintenance will be covered. The workshop will be largely experiential with standardized patients being trained and cases written. The workshop will culminate on the final day with a dry run of the cases developed during the workshop.

Medical students are hosting a trivia night Saturday, Nov. 2, to benefit the SIU Children's Miracle Network.

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity? The Smith Alzheimer’s Center is seeking volunteers to assist staff with our community outreach programs. Designed to be fun, active and engaging, these programs fill a vital need for early-stage dementia patients and their caregivers. Join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday, July 25 to learn more about how you can volunteer. Volunteers do not need to have a healthcare background. You just need a desire to make a difference in someone else’s life in our community. This can be also a fun way for you to stay active and healthy

Join us for a walk! The Smith Alzheimer's Center will have a team at the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter's Walk to End Alzheimer's on Oct. 1 at Southwind Park. You can register and join our team through the link above, and help show your support by joining us to raise awareness about Alzheimer's and related disorders. The Smith Alzheimer's Center will help kick off the walk by cheering participants on at the starting line, as well as providing motivation around the Southwind Park trail. There is no requirement to donate, just a pair of comfortable walking shoes!

Join us at the downtown YMCA for a wellness event with vendors, keynote speakers, fitness classes, *colon cancer screening kits, and *produce boxes to go. *while supplies last.

A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine celebrates the new students in the Class of 2028. During the August 16 event in Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium, students receive white coats to signify the beginning of their journey to become physicians. Family members and guests who are unable to attend can watch the ceremony on YouTube .