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Havana HS students to witness crash reenactment

Havana High School students will experience a crash reenactment on Friday, September 15. ThinkFirst, SIU Medicine’s injury prevention program, will assist in planning and presenting the event.
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Havana HS students to witness crash reenactment

Havana High School students will experience a crash reenactment on Friday, September 15. ThinkFirst, SIU Medicine’s injury prevention program, will assist in planning and presenting the event.
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Havana HS students to witness crash reenactment

Havana High School students will experience a crash reenactment on Friday, September 15. ThinkFirst, SIU Medicine’s injury prevention program, will assist in planning and presenting the event.
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5 surprising health benefits of sauna use

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°
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5 surprising health benefits of sauna use

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°
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5 surprising health benefits of sauna use

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°
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5 surprising health benefits of sauna use

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°
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Gov. Pritzker announces increased access to mental health services for rural farmers and agricultural communities

2023 Farm Progress Show kicks off initiative to improve care options in partnership with SIU School of Medicine and Illinois FFA Foundation DECATUR — Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) at the 2023 Farm Progress Show on August 29 to announce funding for a grant program aimed at breaking down the stigma of accessing mental health services in agricultural communities. The announcement was made in partnership with the Illinois FFA Foundation and the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. “As Governor, as a father, and as someone who has
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Gov. Pritzker announces increased access to mental health services for rural farmers and agricultural communities

2023 Farm Progress Show kicks off initiative to improve care options in partnership with SIU School of Medicine and Illinois FFA Foundation DECATUR — Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) at the 2023 Farm Progress Show on August 29 to announce funding for a grant program aimed at breaking down the stigma of accessing mental health services in agricultural communities. The announcement was made in partnership with the Illinois FFA Foundation and the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. “As Governor, as a father, and as someone who has
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2023 Commencement: Take the less-traveled road

2023 Commencement: Take the less-traveled road New physicians, research scientists and instructors at SIU School of Medicine received their diplomas on May 20, at the school’s 49th annual commencement. The ceremony at the Performing Arts Center at the University of Illinois Springfield celebrated the achievements of the graduates and featured speeches from faculty members, alumni and administrators. Greg Poland, MD, was the commencement speaker. Poland is the director of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group, editor-in-chief of the journal Vaccine and has been a medical advisor to four U.S
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