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National Stress Awareness Month: How can Telehealth Help?

April is National Stress Awareness Month, but we are all aware that stress isn’t limited to one month a year. As you look for ways to make your life less stressful, consider the use of telehealth services to address your stress with a professional provider and ease the stress sometimes associated with medical appointments. How can I use telehealth to directly address my stress? When it comes to stress management, telehealth has emerged as a valuable tool, providing efficient and convenient ways to access therapy, counseling and other mental health services. Many people struggle to find the
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Team up, tee up to help area children on June 3

SIU Medicine invites golfers to team up and join us at The Rail for the On Par for Pediatrics charity golf outing June 3. Your support will help area children who are facing life-altering diseases.
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Team up, tee up to help area children on June 3

SIU Medicine invites golfers to team up and join us at The Rail for the On Par for Pediatrics charity golf outing June 3. Your support will help area children who are facing life-altering diseases.
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Team up, tee up to help area children on June 3

SIU Medicine invites golfers to team up and join us at The Rail for the On Par for Pediatrics charity golf outing June 3. Your support will help area children who are facing life-altering diseases.
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Team up, tee up to help area children on June 3

SIU Medicine invites golfers to team up and join us at The Rail for the On Par for Pediatrics charity golf outing June 3. Your support will help area children who are facing life-altering diseases.
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Skin cancer screenings available at Simmons Cancer Institute May 9

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with about 9,500 people diagnosed each day. Physicians find 3 million skin cancer annually and the number has grown steadily over the past 40 years. Central Illinois residents are encouraged to register for a free skin cancer screening from 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield. Dermatologists will be on-site to perform free consultations to screen for the most common types of skin cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Physicians will
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Skin cancer screenings available at Simmons Cancer Institute May 9

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with about 9,500 people diagnosed each day. Physicians find 3 million skin cancer annually and the number has grown steadily over the past 40 years. Central Illinois residents are encouraged to register for a free skin cancer screening from 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield. Dermatologists will be on-site to perform free consultations to screen for the most common types of skin cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Physicians will
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Skin cancer screenings available at Simmons Cancer Institute May 9

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with about 9,500 people diagnosed each day. Physicians find 3 million skin cancer annually and the number has grown steadily over the past 40 years. Central Illinois residents are encouraged to register for a free skin cancer screening from 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield. Dermatologists will be on-site to perform free consultations to screen for the most common types of skin cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Physicians will
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Recipe: Honey balsamic green beans

Vegetables, nuts and a dash of honey transform this healthy dish into something to savor. And one of the best parts? It's quick to whip up when you're pinched for time: Honey balsamic green beans I NGREDIENTS 4 cups trimmed and sliced green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp honey 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped and roasted DIRECTIONS Trim beans. Sauté on medium heat with olive oil, salt and pepper for 3-5 minutes, or until all the beans are bright green Add balsamic vinegar and honey to the pan and toss until the beans are glazed
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Nurturing mental wellness in a social media world: 5 essential tips for parents

In 2023, the Surgeon General issued an advisory that sounded the alarm on social media and the mental well-being of our children. According to Dr. Vivek Murthy, children say social media makes them feel worse about themselves and their friends, and yet they can’t put it down.
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