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Care for the most vulnerable

SIU Medicine, Salvation Army partner for clinic On a cold December day, a man staying at the winter warming shelter found out from a friend that free walk-in health services were available at SIU Medicine. Homeless, just recently returned to central Illinois from Oregon and in need of a primary care physician to help with ADD, he ventured over to SIU Medicine’s recently established clinic at the Salvation Army on Clear Lake. After a walk-in visit and another two follow-up appointments, it’s helped steady his life. “He's been doing so well since then,” said Lauren Harbison, a program services
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Care for the most vulnerable

SIU Medicine, Salvation Army partner for clinic On a cold December day, a man staying at the winter warming shelter found out from a friend that free walk-in health services were available at SIU Medicine. Homeless, just recently returned to central Illinois from Oregon and in need of a primary care physician to help with ADD, he ventured over to SIU Medicine’s recently established clinic at the Salvation Army on Clear Lake. After a walk-in visit and another two follow-up appointments, it’s helped steady his life. “He's been doing so well since then,” said Lauren Harbison, a program services
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Care for the most vulnerable

SIU Medicine, Salvation Army partner for clinic On a cold December day, a man staying at the winter warming shelter found out from a friend that free walk-in health services were available at SIU Medicine. Homeless, just recently returned to central Illinois from Oregon and in need of a primary care physician to help with ADD, he ventured over to SIU Medicine’s recently established clinic at the Salvation Army on Clear Lake. After a walk-in visit and another two follow-up appointments, it’s helped steady his life. “He's been doing so well since then,” said Lauren Harbison, a program services
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Know the ABCs of skin cancer

As the most common type of cancer in the United States, skin cancer affects 1 in 5 people before the age of 70. Estimates show that on a daily basis in the United States, 50 people die of skin cancer and another 9,500 people will receive a skin cancer diagnosis. Based on these statistics, it's likely that you or someone you know will be affected by skin cancer at some point. There's plenty of good news, however. For example, did you know that detecting skin cancer early (before it spreads to other tissues and organs) can significantly improve health outcomes? Early detection is so effective
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Mental Health and Wellness Fair in Springfield October 7

Community members are invited to attend the Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lanphier High School Commons, 1300 N. 11th Street.
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Mental Health and Wellness Fair in Springfield October 7

Community members are invited to attend the Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lanphier High School Commons, 1300 N. 11th Street.
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Mental Health and Wellness Fair in Springfield October 7

Community members are invited to attend the Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lanphier High School Commons, 1300 N. 11th Street.
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Mental Health and Wellness Fair in Springfield October 7

Community members are invited to attend the Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lanphier High School Commons, 1300 N. 11th Street.
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Mental Health and Wellness Fair in Springfield October 7

Community members are invited to attend the Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lanphier High School Commons, 1300 N. 11th Street.
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Simmons Cancer Institute seeks volunteers to greet patients

For a patient undergoing cancer care, a friendly greeting can make all the difference in their day. SIU Medicine is seeking volunteers for an important role at Simmons Cancer Institute.
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