Feeling nervous about going back to school is common for students of all ages—whether first graders or college co-eds. But some kids experience intense anxiety that goes far beyond school season jitters. Is your son or daughter affected? Depending on your child's age, he or she might simply be able to tell you how they're feeling. Or, you might notice warning signs in the weeks leading up to the new school season that indicate your child is feeling distressed, such as: Tantrums or emotional breakdowns when separating from caregivers Increased irritability and other mood changes "Unexplained"

Feeling nervous about going back to school is common for students of all ages—whether first graders or college co-eds. But some kids experience intense anxiety that goes far beyond school season jitters. Is your son or daughter affected? Depending on your child's age, he or she might simply be able to tell you how they're feeling. Or, you might notice warning signs in the weeks leading up to the new school season that indicate your child is feeling distressed, such as: Tantrums or emotional breakdowns when separating from caregivers Increased irritability and other mood changes "Unexplained"

For adults over 60, the center’s three primary care physicians are all experienced geriatricians, specially trained to provide care for an aging population.

For adults over 60, the center’s three primary care physicians are all experienced geriatricians, specially trained to provide care for an aging population.

I met Jennifer Hammonds, LCSW, when I was in high school in West Frankfort, Ill., through her work on SIU School of Medicine’s Care-A-Van – a school health clinic on wheels that serves high schools in rural southern Illinois, including my alma mater. This is an edited version of our conversation about funding battles, the pandemic’s effects on issues mental and material and the overlooked importance of high-quality adolescent health care. - Olivia Weeks What’s a Care-A-Van? About 16 years ago our Carbondale area residency program director for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s

I met Jennifer Hammonds, LCSW, when I was in high school in West Frankfort, Ill., through her work on SIU School of Medicine’s Care-A-Van – a school health clinic on wheels that serves high schools in rural southern Illinois, including my alma mater. This is an edited version of our conversation about funding battles, the pandemic’s effects on issues mental and material and the overlooked importance of high-quality adolescent health care. - Olivia Weeks What’s a Care-A-Van? About 16 years ago our Carbondale area residency program director for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s

I met Jennifer Hammonds, LCSW, when I was in high school in West Frankfort, Ill., through her work on SIU School of Medicine’s Care-A-Van – a school health clinic on wheels that serves high schools in rural southern Illinois, including my alma mater. This is an edited version of our conversation about funding battles, the pandemic’s effects on issues mental and material and the overlooked importance of high-quality adolescent health care. - Olivia Weeks What’s a Care-A-Van? About 16 years ago our Carbondale area residency program director for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s

GENERAL INFORMATION This conference will be held in the MG Nelson Family Auditorium at the Memorial Learning Center, 228 West Miller Street, Springfi eld, Illinois. For general information regarding the course, please email ocpd@siumed.edu or call 217-545-7711. REGISTRATION Please complete the registration form and return it with the appropriate fee. Registration the day of the conference begins at 7:45 a.m. Registration fee includes meals, breaks and conference materials.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's Neurology Symposium This symposium will address the recognition and management of common neurological problems and emergencies for primary care providers, hospitalists, Emergency Medicine providers and other non-neurologists. Participants will also learn how to conduct a neurological examination, determine the appropriate investigations to order, understand the significance of abnormal MRI findings and identify the need for referral to a neurologist.

When you hear the term "seasonal allergies," it's natural to think about springtime, which is when allergy symptoms start to ramp up for a lot of people. But for some of the 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 kids living with seasonal allergies in the United States, "allergy season" can actually include late summer and even early fall. If you or a loved one struggles with hallmark symptoms of summer or fall allergies—sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and runny noses—it's helpful to know what's triggering the symptoms and how to manage them. Keep reading to learn more. Ragweed and other common triggers of