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A free skin cancer screening for Springfield area residents is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, to raise awareness for and highlight Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois (RCPIL) is sponsoring the event at Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield. Local dermatologists will perform the skin checks, including moles. Appointments are open to individuals not under the care of a dermatologist. To make an appointment, please call 217-545-7493 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Limited

Can I access the card catalog online? Yes! You can search the MRC Catalog by clicking this link , or by clicking the Search the Catalog link at the top of the page. How can I renew my books, or put something on hold? Both renewals and holds can be managed by speaking to an MRC staff member either in-person, with an email to mrc@siumed.edu , or by calling 618.453.1516. How do I print double-sided on the MRC printer? After printing the first side, place the page or stack of pages in the manual paper tray with the printed side down and the top of the printed page inserted first Click OK on the

Highlights Residency accredited for 30 residents. Residency Program length is 3 years Benefits Malpractice, disability and life insurance are all provided to the residents at no cost Health insurance covering residents and dependents is also available Vacation 3 weeks vacation 1 week additional educational/conference time ​Additional Information: $2,000 educational stipend is provided in each year of residency Funds for travel to a meeting where the resident is presenting or for approved special topics are also available Uniforms and Meals Lab coats and name tags provided at no cost Memorial

When is camp held? Camp COCO 2019 will be held Sunday, June 23, to Friday, June 28. Where is Camp COCO held, and how do I get there? Camp COCO is held at the Timber Pointe Outdoor Center (TPOC) located on Lake Bloomington in Hudson, Illinois. Type in your starting location to find the best route for you using Google Maps . Who can attend Camp COCO? Children who have been diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder and are between the ages 6-17 are invited to attend Camp COCO. Siblings of children who have been diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder and are age 6-17 are also welcome to attend

Emergency loan application for medical students.

While it can be fun for adults to engage in adrenaline rushing activities such as spooky costumes, eerie movies and haunted houses, it’s important for parents to think about what is both appropriate and emotionally safe for children. It’s just as important to protect your child’s emotional health as it is to protect their physical health this Halloween. According to Dr. Seleena Shrestha , child psychiatrist from SIU School of Medicine, exposing children to activities, such as scary movies and haunted houses, can lead to some haunting consequences if not done cautiously and at the proper age

Between birth and age 3, a child’s brain undergoes an impressive amount of change. The brain doubles in size in its first year, and by age three, it reaches 80 percent of its adult volume. This period of a child’s life is the most important for brain development—and it has inspired a new project from SIU Medicine’s Office of Population Science and Policy.

Dr. Matt McQuillan, DMSc, PA-C, chair and associate professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the School of Health Professions at Rutgers University, has spent more than 25 years shaping the future of Physician Assistant education. His path to this achievement, however, was anything but conventional. Originally working in the airline industry, Matt served as a crew member, instructor, recruiter, and supervisor. While he cherished the excitement of travel, the company’s financial uncertainty led him to consider a new career. His introduction to the PA profession was

When Rich Payne felt an electric shock down his back and legs after placing paper on a coworker’s desk, he tried to write it off – he must have pulled something and didn’t realize it.