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SIU medical students trivia night raises $10K for area children

Students at SIU School of Medicine hosted their second annual Trivia Night on October 21 at Ace Sign Company Museum in Springfield. Amid the fun and games, the group raised more than $10,000 to benefit St. John's Children's Hospital.
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SIU medical students trivia night raises $10K for area children

Students at SIU School of Medicine hosted their second annual Trivia Night on October 21 at Ace Sign Company Museum in Springfield. Amid the fun and games, the group raised more than $10,000 to benefit St. John's Children's Hospital.
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SIU medical students trivia night raises $10K for area children

Students at SIU School of Medicine hosted their second annual Trivia Night on October 21 at Ace Sign Company Museum in Springfield. Amid the fun and games, the group raised more than $10,000 to benefit St. John's Children's Hospital.
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New Community Gardens program yielding a healthy harvest

It’s harvest time at the city of Springfield’s community gardens, and a new SIU Medicine program has produced some robust results. SIU’s Office of Community Care (OCC) launched ‘Operation Taproot’ earlier this summer to provide fresh vegetables and herbs for residents in neighborhoods around the Mid-Illinois Medical District, while offering new routes for communication and access to care. Community health worker Kaye Barnes designed and spearheaded the project to raise awareness of nutrition and health services available within Springfield. As the crops matured, she and teammates have been
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New Community Gardens program yielding a healthy harvest

It’s harvest time at the city of Springfield’s community gardens, and a new SIU Medicine program has produced some robust results. SIU’s Office of Community Care (OCC) launched ‘Operation Taproot’ earlier this summer to provide fresh vegetables and herbs for residents in neighborhoods around the Mid-Illinois Medical District, while offering new routes for communication and access to care. Community health worker Kaye Barnes designed and spearheaded the project to raise awareness of nutrition and health services available within Springfield. As the crops matured, she and teammates have been
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New Community Gardens program yielding a healthy harvest

It’s harvest time at the city of Springfield’s community gardens, and a new SIU Medicine program has produced some robust results. SIU’s Office of Community Care (OCC) launched ‘Operation Taproot’ earlier this summer to provide fresh vegetables and herbs for residents in neighborhoods around the Mid-Illinois Medical District, while offering new routes for communication and access to care. Community health worker Kaye Barnes designed and spearheaded the project to raise awareness of nutrition and health services available within Springfield. As the crops matured, she and teammates have been
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Transitioning the farm: keeping your family's legacy alive

Family farm transitions are complex from a legal and financial standpoint. But the emotional complexity and interpersonal relationships inherent within these transitions are often what throw off even the most well-meaning intentions. To reduce stress for the outgoing and incoming farming generations, keep reading. This article discusses common pressures that tend to arise during a farming transition and the actions you can take to help the process go as smoothly as possible. Considerations for the older or "owner" generation Current estimates indicate that about 70 percent of American farmland
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Transitioning the farm: keeping your family's legacy alive

Family farm transitions are complex from a legal and financial standpoint. But the emotional complexity and interpersonal relationships inherent within these transitions are often what throw off even the most well-meaning intentions. To reduce stress for the outgoing and incoming farming generations, keep reading. This article discusses common pressures that tend to arise during a farming transition and the actions you can take to help the process go as smoothly as possible. Considerations for the older or "owner" generation Current estimates indicate that about 70 percent of American farmland
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Divorce on the farm: its impact on farming families and what you can do to manage stress

Divorce is never easy. But with up to 50 percent of all marriages ending in divorce according to the American Psychological Association, it's likely that you or someone you know within the farming community will go through this intensely stressful life experience at some point. For farmers and ranchers, divorce can introduce added constraints that married couples outside the agricultural community don't routinely face. Here are some things you should know about divorce on the farm, including some practical strategies for managing stress and working through marital conflict. The many impacts of
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Divorce on the farm: its impact on farming families and what you can do to manage stress

Divorce is never easy. But with up to 50 percent of all marriages ending in divorce according to the American Psychological Association, it's likely that you or someone you know within the farming community will go through this intensely stressful life experience at some point. For farmers and ranchers, divorce can introduce added constraints that married couples outside the agricultural community don't routinely face. Here are some things you should know about divorce on the farm, including some practical strategies for managing stress and working through marital conflict. The many impacts of
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