As of June 2023, walk-ins for acupuncture are now available at the new Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness, located at the Centrum building at 319 E Madison St. in Springfield. Corry Meyer, LAC, is offering ear acupuncture walk-ins on Mondays from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and Tuesdays from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The cost is only $5, and anyone is welcome. You do not need to be a patient of Family Medicine or the Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness to utilize these walk-in appointments. To learn more about the benefits of acupuncture, check out the article . Full-body acupuncture is also available

Beginning July 1, 2023, all SIU Center for Family Medicine providers and locations will participate in TriCare – Humana Military for TriCare Select and TriCare Prime plans for medical and behavioral health services. Previously, participation was limited to SIU Medicine clinics and providers. On July 1, patients with TriCare -Humana Military can see providers throughout SIU Medicine and SIU Centers for Family Medicine. SIU Medicine is home to more than 300 qualified and compassionate health care providers. Insurance coverage varies by provider and location where patients are seen. Call us to

Beginning July 1, 2023, all SIU Center for Family Medicine providers and locations will participate in TriCare – Humana Military for TriCare Select and TriCare Prime plans for medical and behavioral health services. Previously, participation was limited to SIU Medicine clinics and providers. On July 1, patients with TriCare -Humana Military can see providers throughout SIU Medicine and SIU Centers for Family Medicine. SIU Medicine is home to more than 300 qualified and compassionate health care providers. Insurance coverage varies by provider and location where patients are seen. Call us to

Beginning July 1, 2023, all SIU Center for Family Medicine providers and locations will participate in TriCare – Humana Military for TriCare Select and TriCare Prime plans for medical and behavioral health services. Previously, participation was limited to SIU Medicine clinics and providers. On July 1, patients with TriCare -Humana Military can see providers throughout SIU Medicine and SIU Centers for Family Medicine. SIU Medicine is home to more than 300 qualified and compassionate health care providers. Insurance coverage varies by provider and location where patients are seen. Call us to

Beginning July 1, 2023, all SIU Center for Family Medicine providers and locations will participate in TriCare – Humana Military for TriCare Select and TriCare Prime plans for medical and behavioral health services. Previously, participation was limited to SIU Medicine clinics and providers. On July 1, patients with TriCare -Humana Military can see providers throughout SIU Medicine and SIU Centers for Family Medicine. SIU Medicine is home to more than 300 qualified and compassionate health care providers. Insurance coverage varies by provider and location where patients are seen. Call us to

A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when bacteria enter and infect parts of the urinary tract, including the urethra, bladder and kidneys. It's one of the most common types of infection in older adults, with more than 1 in 10 women over age 65 and nearly 1 in 3 women over age 85 reporting a UTI within the last year. There are several reasons why the risk of UTI increases with age. As we get older, we experience changes in our hormones, immune system and microbiome (the healthy bacteria living in the gut) that may make it harder to fight off infections. Many older adults also face issues

A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when bacteria enter and infect parts of the urinary tract, including the urethra, bladder and kidneys. It's one of the most common types of infection in older adults, with more than 1 in 10 women over age 65 and nearly 1 in 3 women over age 85 reporting a UTI within the last year. There are several reasons why the risk of UTI increases with age. As we get older, we experience changes in our hormones, immune system and microbiome (the healthy bacteria living in the gut) that may make it harder to fight off infections. Many older adults also face issues

Intentional community outreach first step in addressing issue Despite having an increased prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Black women often face barriers to health care, leading to delayed diagnosis and access to treatment. A recent article from the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment illustrates how Black women in particular are at a vulnerable crossroads. Women, no matter race or ethnicity, are twice as likely to develop dementia than men. Black individuals are 2-3 times more likely to develop dementia than white individuals, putting Black

Designed specifically to help boost brain health, the MIND diet emphasizes leafy greens and whole grains, among other healthy items. When many people hear the word diet, they immediately think "bland" or "tasteless." Here's a recipe for a snack that challenges that notion, while fitting in with the MIND diet approach: Pesto chopped salad I NGREDIENTS 1 package frozen corn 1 cucumber, peel on, cubed 1/4 cup chopped roasted walnuts 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 1 green bell pepper, cubed 1/4 red onion, diced 3 tbsp store-bought pesto DIRECTIONS Toss all ingredients in a bowl. Add pesto

Designed specifically to help boost brain health, the MIND diet emphasizes leafy greens and whole grains, among other healthy items. When many people hear the word diet, they immediately think "bland" or "tasteless." Here's a recipe for a snack that challenges that notion, while fitting in with the MIND diet approach: Roasted cauliflower salad I NGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves minced garlic 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cumin Salt and pepper 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 onion, sliced 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup raisins Lemon wedges Greek yogurt DIRECTIONS