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Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition at the ThinkFirst inaugural trivia night on March 9! You’ll be supporting our efforts to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries, especially those caused by motor vehicle accidents. The doors will open at 6:00 pm, and the trivia will begin at 7:00 pm. Tables are for 8-10 people and $100 per table. There will also be a cash bar, prizes, a 50/50 raffle ( $1 for each or 6 for $5), and bring your table snacks! Contact Lori Truter at ltruter71@siumed.edu or 217-545-9112 to reserve a table or to purchase raffle tickets.

Nothing says summer fun like an outdoor party by the pool or fire pit. But if you decide to drink alcohol during these steamy days, take precaution. Nearly one-third of motor-vehicle deaths are related to alcohol impairment, according to the CDC. When it’s hot outside, our bodies become dehydrated more quickly. Drinking alcohol while dehydrated leads to a higher blood alcohol concentration. Studies also show that a higher blood alcohol concentration leads to a greater risk of injury from a traffic accident, and the injuries will be more significant too. While each person’s tolerance for

Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when the blood vessels or nerves in the opening between your collarbone and your first rib become compressed. This may result in pain in your shoulders and neck and numbness in your fingers.

Thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms inside a vessel, restricting the flow of blood. Left untreated, these clots can lead to complete blockage, resulting in complete oxygen deprivation and tissue death. Thrombosis can be treated with medication or surgery.

The thyroid is a gland that is located in the base of your throat, beneath your Adam's Apple, in front of the windpipe. Thyroid cancer may present with no symptoms. It can be treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination thereof.

Thyroid disorders can range from a small, harmless goiter (enlarged gland) that needs no treatment to life-threatening cancer. The most common thyroid problems involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones. The effects of thyroid disorders can be managed with proper diagnosis and treatment. Thyroid Nodule Clinic SIU Medicine is now offering multidisciplinary care for thyroid nodules and parathyroid conditions. Specialists in the Division of Endocrinology and Department of Surgery will provide care and treatments to these vital glands of the neck. Ask your provider for a referral or call 217