SPRINGFIELD – Most people follow public health advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but many continue to ignore the warnings. As flu season approaches, taking precautions to prevent illness is more important than ever. Leaders with five local health organizations met Monday morning at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health to encourage the public to not avoid or delay getting their flu shots this season. “This year more than ever, we should all be aware of what we can do to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like influenza and COVID-19,” said Dr. Raj Govindaiah, senior

SIU Medicine will continue regular COVID-19 testing for the Springfield community in October. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, the testing operation will continue to be hosted by Abundant Faith Christian Center located at 2525 Taylor Ave. Mondays: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Thursdays: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. On Fridays, the testing operation is hosted by other area congregations. October dates include the following times and locations. October 9: 9:00 a.m. – noon at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1601 E. Laurel

SIU Medicine will continue regular COVID-19 testing for the Springfield community in October. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, the testing operation will continue to be hosted by Abundant Faith Christian Center located at 2525 Taylor Ave. Mondays: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Thursdays: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. On Fridays, the testing operation is hosted by other area congregations. October dates include the following times and locations. October 9: 9:00 a.m. – noon at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1601 E. Laurel

Medical researchers at SIU School of Medicine’s Neuroscience Institute are studying how the novel coronavirus may accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Their data could help identify patients that are more susceptible to the disease’s cognitive and physical decline. Erin Hascup, PhD, director of the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders and associate professor in the Departments of Neurology and Pharmacology at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine and Kevin Hascup, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Institute, are

Medical researchers at SIU School of Medicine’s Neuroscience Institute are studying how the novel coronavirus may accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Their data could help identify patients that are more susceptible to the disease’s cognitive and physical decline. Erin Hascup, PhD, director of the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders and associate professor in the Departments of Neurology and Pharmacology at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine and Kevin Hascup, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Institute, are

Medical researchers at SIU School of Medicine’s Neuroscience Institute are studying how the novel coronavirus may accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Their data could help identify patients that are more susceptible to the disease’s cognitive and physical decline. Erin Hascup, PhD, director of the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders and associate professor in the Departments of Neurology and Pharmacology at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine and Kevin Hascup, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Institute, are