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Don’t sleep on these tips for better rest
Experts caution: Sleep is not a luxury; it’s a necessity for good health. It’s no secret that the sleep debt is growing like the national debt in American adults. Studies show that our children are
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March 1 Study Break: It's a circus!
The Medical Library hosted a circus themed study break for students on March 2. In addition to guzzling coffee, students enjoyed hotdogs, peanuts, cupcakes decorated like popcorn, and other circus
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Dr. Kathy Swafford to Receive Excellence Award
September 17 -- Dr. Kathy Swafford, director of SIU's Children's Medical and Mental Health Resources Network, has earned a "Rural Physician of Excellence" award from the Illinois Rural Health
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A SMART way to train SIU Residents at the MCLI
The SMART curriculum is a simulation based curriculum used to personalize resident training at SIU's Emergency Medicine residency program.
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Women's Power Lunch features comedian & cancer survivor Karen Mills
The 2017 Women’s Power Lunch Against Cancer will feature Karen Mills , comedian and ovarian cancer survivor. Proceeds from the event will benefit all cancer research at Simmons Cancer Institute at
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Hingle Named Chair of National Doctor's Group
San Diego – Susan Thompson Hingle, MD, FACP, has been named Chair of ACP’s Board of Regents of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the national organization of Internal Medicine specialists. Her
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Free Cancer Screenings Available at Staunton Community Health Fair
A community health fair featuring free screenings for Staunton area residents will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, at the Community Memorial Medical Clinic, 325 N. Caldwell in Staunton
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Free Home Test Kits Available for Colorectal Cancer
March 9, 2017 The Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois will distribute free colorectal cancer home test kits on several dates and locations during March to raise awareness about colorectal cancer
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Free Oral Cancer Screenings Available at SCI
March 15, 2017 – Getting screened for head and neck cancer is as simple as opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue. The easy, painless five-minute exam will be offered free at Simmons Cancer