For around two decades, Karen Perrero taught at parochial schools as a science teacher, introducing young students to the world of science. But a few years ago, Karen started to feel a little off.

For around two decades, Karen Perrero taught at parochial schools as a science teacher, introducing young students to the world of science. But a few years ago, Karen started to feel a little off.

Health and policy experts from Southern Illinois University (SIU) Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and UIC School of Public Health joined Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton to discuss how the pandemic is changing health care in rural communities.

Health and policy experts from Southern Illinois University (SIU) Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and UIC School of Public Health joined Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton to discuss how the pandemic is changing health care in rural communities.

Students at Beardstown High School and Beardstown Christian Academy will experience a crash reenactment at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 29, at Beardstown High School, 500 E. 15th St., Beardstown. ThinkFirst, an injury prevention program based at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, will assist in planning and presenting the event. The reenactment will focus on what can happen when young drivers drink and drive or ride with distracted or impaired drivers. On the day of the event, sights and sounds associated with an emergency response are to be expected. Emergency

Testicular cancer—cancer that develops in the male reproductive organs called testes—is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 250 males at some point in their lifetimes. That said, the incidence of testicular cancer has increased over the past few decades. This April, SIU Medicine honors Testicular Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some important facts you and your loved ones should know about this health condition. Testicular cancer has symptoms—so don't wait to get checked out Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. It can present with signs and symptoms including: A lump, growth

Testicular cancer—cancer that develops in the male reproductive organs called testes—is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 250 males at some point in their lifetimes. That said, the incidence of testicular cancer has increased over the past few decades. This April, SIU Medicine honors Testicular Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some important facts you and your loved ones should know about this health condition. Testicular cancer has symptoms—so don't wait to get checked out Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. It can present with signs and symptoms including: A lump, growth

Testicular cancer—cancer that develops in the male reproductive organs called testes—is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 250 males at some point in their lifetimes. That said, the incidence of testicular cancer has increased over the past few decades. This April, SIU Medicine honors Testicular Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some important facts you and your loved ones should know about this health condition. Testicular cancer has symptoms—so don't wait to get checked out Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. It can present with signs and symptoms including: A lump, growth

Join JDRF Illinois for a free in-person, educational summit, that brings together the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Learn about research advances, participate in discussions with experts, and meet others living with T1D. This free event is hosted by SIU Pediatrics and will be located at St. John's Hospital-Bunn Auditorium, 800 E. Carpenter St., Springfield, IL 62769. Masks are required upon arrival. The nearest parking garage to the visitor entrance is the 9th Street Parking Ramp located at the intersection of East Carpenter Street and North 9th Street. Parking is free . Children are

Join JDRF Illinois for a free in-person, educational summit, that brings together the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Learn about research advances, participate in discussions with experts, and meet others living with T1D. This free event is hosted by SIU Pediatrics and will be located at St. John's Hospital-Bunn Auditorium, 800 E. Carpenter St., Springfield, IL 62769. Masks are required upon arrival. The nearest parking garage to the visitor entrance is the 9th Street Parking Ramp located at the intersection of East Carpenter Street and North 9th Street. Parking is free . Children are