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SIU Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy, along with SIU Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health is releasing a series of policy recommendations on the most pressing issues impacting rural health in Illinois. Webinars with statewide and rural Illinois leaders will accompany each brief to better explain the topic and how to best implement solutions. Webinar Dates: April 28, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Transforming the Health of Rural Illinois REGISTER HERE

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The future of rural public health requires investment in data systems and public health workforce as well as enhanced partnerships between health care providers and public health departments according to a new policy brief released by Rural Health Summit organizers, Southern Illinois University (SIU) Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy , SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute , The University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health and the SIU Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development . Rural public health systems faced an avalanche

Reports released by Southern Illinois University (SIU) Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy, SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health, and the SIU Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development provide a better understanding of the challenges rural and underserved communities have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each report addressing a different topic provides recommendations on how to build a healthier rural Illinois during and following the pandemic. *All links open as a PDF Overview Document

The following press releases describe the results of reports released by Southern Illinois University (SIU) Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy, SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health, and the SIU Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development. These reports describe how rural Illinois has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations on how to build brighter futures for those communities during and following the pandemic. Read More: Report, Webinar Focus on Impact of COVID-19 and the

Rural Health Summit Releases Report on Rural Health in Illinois Identifies great challenges and a path forward Springfield, Ill. - Rural Illinois residents face significant challenges and health disparities compared to residents in the state’s metropolitan areas, according to a new report released by the organizers of the 2018 Illinois Rural Health Summit. The report, titled “ THE STATE OF RURAL HEALTH IN ILLINOIS: Great Challenges and a Path Forward ” compiles information shared by rural health stakeholders across government, healthcare, public health, philanthropy and academia. The report

Area ag leaders and health care professionals are coming together March 28 to discuss the challenges facing farmers, share best practices to navigate tough times and encourage relationships to benefit the families who feed the nation.

Training Modules: Course Title Presenter/s Presentation Prescribing Guidelines, Safe Alternatives to Opioids, The Opioid Crisis - Targeting Prescriber Education Kari Wolf, MD, Talha Baloch, MD, Rohit Shah, MD, Nicole Abbot, MD Video - References Government Regulations Around Opioid Prescribing and Alternatives to Opioids Kerry Studnicki, PharmD, Talha Baloch, MD, Rohit Shah, MD, Nicole Abbot, MD Video Pharmacology of Pain Sarah Connell-Robertson, PharmD Video - PowerPoint Coalition Building Efforts in Southern Illinois Liz Toomey, CHES Audio - PowerPoint Illinois Prescription Monitoring

Prescribing Best Practices Educational material regarding best practices in prescribing opioids. 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Pain (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Opioid Prescribing: Where You Live Matters (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Vital Signs) Training Access to the SIU School of Medicine Rural Opioid Prescriber Training Program modules and additional webinars for CMEs. Rural Opioid Prescriber Training Program Webinars Opioid ECHO Series CDC Training Modules on Opioids (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Chronic Pain

Outbreaks of HIV, HCV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in rural areas of the Midwest have been associated with syringe-sharing among people who inject drugs such as heroin and other opioids (PWID). Illinois is the third highest state in percent increase in death rates involving synthetic opiates. The southernmost 16 counties of Illinois comprise the Illinois Delta Region (IDR) and share many of the characteristics of rural areas that have experienced recent HIV epidemics. In order to develop effective means of disease prevention and treatment we need a deeper understanding of the

Current Projects Marijuana use among US adults with cancer - This study aimed to assess the prevalence of current marijuana use and to identify the factors associated with its use among US adults with cancer living in 17 U.S. states and territories. Marijuana use among US adults with cancer Background With more states legalizing recreational and medical marijuana, it is expected that the number of marijuana users will increase in the future. As marijuana use continues to become increasingly prevalent across the country, it is important for studies of its use to expand to more states. Moreover