Our Human and Community Development Division is committed to collaborating with communities to identify and implement effective solutions to improve health outcomes in central and southern Illinois. We use a variety of research tools to help communities document issues as well as evaluate change efforts. We respect the unique contexts, settings, cultures and resources of our different communities, and we believe authentic change happens when community members and leaders work together. The Human and Community Development Division works across typical boundaries to connect with hospitals

Those who provide care to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia patients at home are invited to attend The Savvy Caregiver program, a free, six-week course. Beginning Feb. 16, classes will meet at 2-4 pm on Fridays, Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, at First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St., Jackonsville. Participants must pre-register to attend; walk-ins will not be accepted. To learn more or to register, contact Greg Kyrouac, 217-545-7199 or gkyrouac@siumed.edu . The Savvy Caregiver classes are designed to increase caregivers’ knowledge and confidence in their role by providing: A better

Family physicians in eight Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine January 29 – February 24. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate

Family physicians in eight Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine January 29 – February 24. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate

Family physicians in eight Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine January 29 – February 24. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate

Family physicians in eight Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine January 29 – February 24. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate

Family physicians in eight Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine January 29 – February 24. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate

Lauren Slomer, MPH Research Project Coordinator Department of Population Science and Policy Contact 217-545-2199 lslomer29@siumed.edu Primary Responsibilities My primary responsibilities include providing support for community based population science research activities and acting as a grant evaluator. About I am a graduate of Illinois State University and the University of Illinois at Springfield. I received my bachelor’s in 2015 devoting the majority of my studies to health education. After graduating from Illinois State University, I moved back to my hometown, Springfield, Illinois, to

This blog is for informational and educational purposes only. The information, in whatever form, does not constitute medical advice, is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for medical care and treatment. You should always contact your physician or qualified health care provider to determine what is appropriate for your health care needs and to answer questions that you may have regarding your health, medical condition or course of treatment. SIU internist Dr. Rexanne Caga-anan regularly sees new patients asking for refills of their

This blog is for informational and educational purposes only. The information, in whatever form, does not constitute medical advice, is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for medical care and treatment. You should always contact your physician or qualified health care provider to determine what is appropriate for your health care needs and to answer questions that you may have regarding your health, medical condition or course of treatment. SIU internist Dr. Rexanne Caga-anan regularly sees new patients asking for refills of their