Published: Oct. 13, 2009 @ 4:24 p.m.
In partnership with a local holistic healing and new age business Visions by JDR, Travis Taylor, a local artist and supporter of holistic healing, is organizing a "Holistic healing and new age bazaar" from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, at the Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center at 625 E. Saint Joseph St., which will highlight the talents of holistic healers and alternative health care practitioners and psychics.
Published: Oct. 13, 2009 @ 1:12 p.m.
Daotai Nie, Ph.D., associate professor of medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology at SIU School of Medicine and a member of SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute, was awarded a three-year grant from the U.S. Army totaling $433,409.
Published: Oct. 13, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m.
The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, will host a Health and Disabilities Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Published: Oct. 12, 2009 @ 11:56 a.m.
The week of Oct. 12 health and medicine calendar of events.
Monday -- 7 Secrets to Health and Better Healing, Upper Cervical Health Centers of America, 450 S. Durkin Drive, Suite B, 6:15 p.m. every Monday.
Published: Oct. 09, 2009 @ 2:27 p.m.
A scientist at Springfield's Southern Illinois University School of Medicine has received a $400,000 federal grant to develop a vaccine for genital herpes.
William Halford, associate professor of medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology, is principal investigator for the project, which recently received a two-year grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.
Published: Oct. 09, 2009 @ 10:55 a.m.
DECATUR -- Kohl's Department Store and St. John's Children's Hospital have unveiled a new interactive education program designed to teach children about the importance of exercise and proper nutrition.
Published: Oct. 08, 2009 @ 5:16 p.m.
The Parent Place, a child abuse prevention agency that operates a diaper pantry for families in need, is severely short of donations.
Anyone interested in donating diapers can do so from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday until Thursday, or online at www.tppos.org.
Published: Oct. 08, 2009 @ 5:16 p.m.
The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, will host a Health and Disabilities Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Published: Oct. 07, 2009 @ 5:17 p.m.
One can learn about topics such as erectile dysfunction, incontinence and prostate health when two speakers talk about these subjects at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Dove Center, St. John's Hospital at 619 E. Mason St.
Published: Oct. 07, 2009 @ 6 a.m.
Twelve sophomore medical students at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine completed their Mentored Professional Enrichment Experiences (MPEE) with formal presentations to the medical school community this fall.
