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The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is underway across the United States and around the world. Gaps in information to the public are common. In light of this, many individuals have some questions about whether a vaccination is appropriate. If you're an individual who is pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive, our team at SIU Medicine honors your desire to make the most well informed decision for yourself, your family, and your community. We also are committed to providing excellence in care based on the best-available evidence at every opportunity. That's why we stand with professional

Farming is a challenging and sometimes dangerous business. Weather, machinery, logistics and livestock can cause difficulties within a day’s work. Yet these can pale next to the concerns and stress that a farmer carries inside. Farmers are among the most likely to die by suicide, compared with other occupations, according to a 2022 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study also found that suicide rates overall had grown by 40% in less than two decades. A new support system is available to help the Illinois farming community. It’s as close as your phone. A helpline (1

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

May is Mental Health Awareness month and also coincides with the spring planting season.