Think you have what it takes to live on Mars? Springfield emergency medicine physician Dr. Nathan Jones thought he did. And now he knows for certain. Late one night in 2023, Jones clicked a link on his computer and "went down a rabbit hole" that led to a year-long simulation experiment with NASA. The SIU School of Medicine alumnus was selected to serve as the mission medical officer, living in a tightly monitored 1,700-square-foot module dubbed Mars Dune Alpha at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. He will share stories about the out-of-this-world endurance test at a special presentation at

Think you have what it takes to live on Mars? Springfield emergency medicine physician Dr. Nathan Jones thought he did. And now he knows for certain. Late one night in 2023, Jones clicked a link on his computer and "went down a rabbit hole" that led to a year-long simulation experiment with NASA. The SIU School of Medicine alumnus was selected to serve as the mission medical officer, living in a tightly monitored 1,700-square-foot module dubbed Mars Dune Alpha at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. He will share stories about the out-of-this-world endurance test at a special presentation at

Think you have what it takes to live on Mars? Springfield emergency medicine physician Dr. Nathan Jones thought he did. And now he knows for certain. Late one night in 2023, Jones clicked a link on his computer and "went down a rabbit hole" that led to a year-long simulation experiment with NASA. The SIU School of Medicine alumnus was selected to serve as the mission medical officer, living in a tightly monitored 1,700-square-foot module dubbed Mars Dune Alpha at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. He will share stories about the out-of-this-world endurance test at a special presentation at

Think you have what it takes to live on Mars? Springfield emergency medicine physician Dr. Nathan Jones thought he did. And now he knows for certain. Late one night in 2023, Jones clicked a link on his computer and "went down a rabbit hole" that led to a year-long simulation experiment with NASA. The SIU School of Medicine alumnus was selected to serve as the mission medical officer, living in a tightly monitored 1,700-square-foot module dubbed Mars Dune Alpha at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. He will share stories about the out-of-this-world endurance test at a special presentation at

Think you have what it takes to live on Mars? Springfield emergency medicine physician Dr. Nathan Jones thought he did. And now he knows for certain. Late one night in 2023, Jones clicked a link on his computer and "went down a rabbit hole" that led to a year-long simulation experiment with NASA. The SIU School of Medicine alumnus was selected to serve as the mission medical officer, living in a tightly monitored 1,700-square-foot module dubbed Mars Dune Alpha at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. He will share stories about the out-of-this-world endurance test at a special presentation at

Think you have what it takes to live on Mars? Springfield emergency medicine physician Dr. Nathan Jones thought he did. And now he knows for certain. Late one night in 2023, Jones clicked a link on his computer and "went down a rabbit hole" that led to a year-long simulation experiment with NASA. The SIU School of Medicine alumnus was selected to serve as the mission medical officer, living in a tightly monitored 1,700-square-foot module dubbed Mars Dune Alpha at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. He will share stories about the out-of-this-world endurance test at a special presentation at

Join us for cooking demonstrations, recipes, and sample tasting at the Salvation Army, 1600 E. Clear Lake Ave., Springfield, IL. These classes will be led by an SIU Medicine Registered Dietitian, Charlyn Ware. Individuals will have the option to make appointments with the dietitian for more nutrition education as well as an SIU General Internal Medicine physician for primary care. During this class, you'll learn how to use seasonings and spices to cook healthy, low-cost meals. Stick around for the end, and taste-test these delicious recipes. Our instructors will even address important

Everyone knows how frustrating a bad night’s sleep is, but chronic sleeplessness doesn’t just make you tired, it can kill you. Read more about why good sleep is essential for a healthy heart.

Harness the power of music. Music is a powerful tool, especially for those with dementia. Songs that were a part of someone's formative years, even for those who are typically non-verbal, can often be a way to connect and communicate. That's the power Sing by Heart taps into. A supportive and joyful musical experience for persons with dementia and their caregivers, the program promotes social connection, creative expression and improved quality of life. Thanks to the partnership with the Springfield Choral Society , Sing by Heart combines the professional musical talents with a program

Harness the power of music. Music is a powerful tool, especially for those with dementia. Songs that were a part of someone's formative years, even for those who are typically non-verbal, can often be a way to connect and communicate. That's the power Sing by Heart taps into. A supportive and joyful musical experience for persons with dementia and their caregivers, the program promotes social connection, creative expression and improved quality of life. Thanks to the partnership with the Springfield Choral Society , Sing by Heart combines the professional musical talents with a program