Published: Oct. 02, 2011 @ 6 a.m.
Family physicians in five Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Sept. 30 - Oct. 28.
Published: Sept. 30, 2011 @ 10 p.m.
The American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter will be offering multiple training opportunities at the chapter office at 1045 Outer Park Dr. during the week of Oct. 3 - Oct. 9.
Published: Sept. 29, 2011 @ 6 a.m.
A new support and self-advocacy group for adults with Asperger's/autism is forming in Springfield. The group will be open to anyone 18 and older who has any autism spectrum diagnosis, or who suspects they may be on the autism spectrum, has not been diagnosed, and wants to learn more about it. There will be no charge for participation in this group.
Published: Sept. 26, 2011 @ 8 p.m.
Cancer treatments can cause a variety of side effects, including a loss of strength and energy. "Exercising, using weights and improving core strength and balance will help to minimize treatment side effects and increase endurance and energy," said Ellen Brotzman-DeSart, education coordinator for the Side-by-Side program at Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University in Springfield.
Published: Sept. 26, 2011 @ 6 a.m.
Monday
Bariatric seminar, 5-7 p. m., Dove Conference Center in the Prairie Heart Institute at St. John's Hospital. Free. Registration is encouraged. For more information, call 545- 5878.
Published: Sept. 24, 2011 @ 6 a.m.
The American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter will be offering multiple training opportunities during the week of Sept. 26 - Oct. 2. These include Adult CPR/AED and a combination-training course of Adult CPR/AED and Standard First Aid.
Published: Sept. 22, 2011 @ midnight
Dr. Manuel A. Amaris has joined the faculty at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine as an assistant professor of internal medicine.
Published: Sept. 21, 2011 @ 8 p.m.
A free basketball camp is giving diabetic children the chance to learn how to manage their disease while learning the fundamentals of the sport.
Published: Sept. 20, 2011 @ 8 p.m.
Bariatric surgery support group to meet from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the Wedeberg Conference Center in the
Memorial Medical Center at 701 N. First St.
Published: Sept. 20, 2011 @ 6 a.m.
Tuesday
Achieve, weight management program, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Meeting Room 5, Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville. Cost: $ 5 per class. No registration necessary.
