Farmers and their families often grapple with various stressors, including financial pressures, unpredictable weather conditions and the isolation of rural living. These challenges can contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety and even suicidality. SIU Medicine’s Farm Family Resource Initiative will host a virtual event designed to address the pressing mental health concerns facing farmers and their families. "Fielding Resilience: Identifying and Supporting Struggling Farmers" will be presented via Zoom from noon - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. Dr. Nick Weshinskey, a licensed

Farmers and their families often grapple with various stressors, including financial pressures, unpredictable weather conditions and the isolation of rural living. These challenges can contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety and even suicidality. SIU Medicine’s Farm Family Resource Initiative will host a virtual event designed to address the pressing mental health concerns facing farmers and their families. "Fielding Resilience: Identifying and Supporting Struggling Farmers" will be presented via Zoom from noon - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. Dr. Nick Weshinskey, a licensed

Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-thru event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.

Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-thru event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.

Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-thru event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.

Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-thru event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.

FORWARD. For your career. At SIU Medicine, we know that the best clinical staff and providers are advocates, champions, partners and neighbors who care about the health of their communities. We are looking for MAs, RNs, and LPNs who can join us in our mission to optimize the health of central and southern Illinois. If that’s you, then join us by choosing the career path that works for your life and personal mission as a helper, healer and health care champion.

Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-through event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. Guests can enter Simmons Cancer Institute’s circle drive (315 W. Carpenter) and remain in their vehicle while a kit is brought to them. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among both men and women in the United States and the second most common cause of cancer deaths when the groups are combined. Colorectal cancer is expected to cause more than 52,000 deaths during 2023

The Ask a Caregiver column features tips from experienced caregivers with lived experiences caring for those with dementia and memory loss. Roger Steinbach is a former caregiver and current volunteer at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center’s community outreach programs . If you would like to submit a question, email care@siumed.edu. Q: I’ve been taking care of my spouse for a while, but I’m starting to burn out. How do I do this by myself? ROGER: Rhonda and I were married almost 45 years. We did everything together, had the same interests and were always together. It was very difficult for me to

The Ask a Caregiver column features tips from experienced caregivers with lived experiences caring for those with dementia and memory loss. Roger Steinbach is a former caregiver and current volunteer at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center’s community outreach programs . If you would like to submit a question, email care@siumed.edu. Q: I’ve been taking care of my spouse for a while, but I’m starting to burn out. How do I do this by myself? ROGER: Rhonda and I were married almost 45 years. We did everything together, had the same interests and were always together. It was very difficult for me to