SIU Medicine is offering care to qualifying families through Nurse-Family Partnership of Sangamon County.

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, hosted by SIU Medicine, will be held on Thursday, December 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 801 N. Rutledge St., on the second floor in the Bohn Nielsen Lobby. This networking event is free for all SIU Medicine employees, faculty and learners (badge required at check-in). The cost is $5 for Chamber members and $15 for non-Chamber members at the door. Hors d'oeuvres and bar service will be available for attendees. Please register online at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lkdm6fiab&oeidk=a0… by Monday

After a farming accident, reconstructive surgeon Tim Daugherty saved a man's hand through "ectopic banking," a first in the Midwest.

After a farming accident, reconstructive surgeon Tim Daugherty saved a man's hand through "ectopic banking," a first in the Midwest.

After a farming accident, reconstructive surgeon Tim Daugherty saved a man's hand through "ectopic banking," a first in the Midwest.

After a farming accident, reconstructive surgeon Tim Daugherty saved a man's hand through "ectopic banking," a first in the Midwest.

After a farming accident, reconstructive surgeon Tim Daugherty saved a man's hand through "ectopic banking," a first in the Midwest.

Want to look vibrant, healthy and youthful at any age? If so, taking proactive steps to protect your skin will go a long way! Here are some essential steps to maintaining healthy skin as you reach middle age and beyond. SIU Medicine’s Mohs micrographic surgeon, Dr. Rebecca Larson, a specialist in treating skin cancer and promoting healthy skin care, recommends them. 1. Moisturize daily As the largest organ in the body, your skin is susceptible to age-related changes, including increased dryness and decreased elasticity. To combat these normal changes, use a gentle cleanser, pat your skin dry

Want to look vibrant, healthy and youthful at any age? If so, taking proactive steps to protect your skin will go a long way! Here are some essential steps to maintaining healthy skin as you reach middle age and beyond. SIU Medicine’s Mohs micrographic surgeon, Dr. Rebecca Larson, a specialist in treating skin cancer and promoting healthy skin care, recommends them. 1. Moisturize daily As the largest organ in the body, your skin is susceptible to age-related changes, including increased dryness and decreased elasticity. To combat these normal changes, use a gentle cleanser, pat your skin dry