SIU Medicine, ThinkFirst, and the Illinois Department of Transportation invite you to have your car seats checked by nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Please bring the child who will be riding in the car seat, the vehicle's owner's manual, and the car seat instruction manual, if possible. Car seat checks take approximately 30 minutes. For more information, contact Megan at meairheart34@siumed.edu .

Many women who get periods experience changes in mood and energy levels associated with their menstrual cycle. These changes can be challenging and, for some individuals, can even disrupt daily life. The good news is, learning about the relationship between mental health and the menstrual cycle can help you better understand and cope with the emotional and physical changes you may notice. Read on. Mental health, PMS and the menstrual cycle According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, 90 percent of women who get periods experience at least some

Many women who get periods experience changes in mood and energy levels associated with their menstrual cycle. These changes can be challenging and, for some individuals, can even disrupt daily life. The good news is, learning about the relationship between mental health and the menstrual cycle can help you better understand and cope with the emotional and physical changes you may notice. Read on. Mental health, PMS and the menstrual cycle According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, 90 percent of women who get periods experience at least some

Many women who get periods experience changes in mood and energy levels associated with their menstrual cycle. These changes can be challenging and, for some individuals, can even disrupt daily life. The good news is, learning about the relationship between mental health and the menstrual cycle can help you better understand and cope with the emotional and physical changes you may notice. Read on. Mental health, PMS and the menstrual cycle According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, 90 percent of women who get periods experience at least some

You're probably aware that agriculture is one of America's most hazardous industries. Compared to other occupations, farmers—as well as their family members—have an elevated risk of fatal and nonfatal injuries. What you may not realize is that agriculture exposes workers to more than just physical health hazards. Farming and the unique challenges it poses can lead to issues like chronic stress, anxiety and depression. These mental health issues can have a long-term impact on the overall wellbeing of farmers and their families. The good news is that they're manageable. Read on to learn more

You're probably aware that agriculture is one of America's most hazardous industries. Compared to other occupations, farmers—as well as their family members—have an elevated risk of fatal and nonfatal injuries. What you may not realize is that agriculture exposes workers to more than just physical health hazards. Farming and the unique challenges it poses can lead to issues like chronic stress, anxiety and depression. These mental health issues can have a long-term impact on the overall wellbeing of farmers and their families. The good news is that they're manageable. Read on to learn more

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and SIU Medicine's Farm Family Resource Initiative invites members of the farming community to help us bring awareness to this important topic. We need to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Let's start by debunking four common myths surrounding mental health. How many of these have you heard? Myth #1: You can tell someone has a mental health problem. An estimated 1 in 5 Americans has some form of mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This means that you probably know several people who are dealing with mental

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and SIU Medicine's Farm Family Resource Initiative invites members of the farming community to help us bring awareness to this important topic. We need to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Let's start by debunking four common myths surrounding mental health. How many of these have you heard? Myth #1: You can tell someone has a mental health problem. An estimated 1 in 5 Americans has some form of mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This means that you probably know several people who are dealing with mental

Not many know what a Community Health Worker (CHW) is or what the profession entails. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) describes a CHW as “lay members of the community who work either for pay or as volunteers in association with the local health care system in urban and rural environments." CHWs usually share ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, and life experiences with the community members they serve. Tyra Jones, Education Coordinator for the Office of Community Care at SIU Medicine says CHWS have been identified by many titles, such as community health advisors