Free two-session caregiver series offered by SIH and Herrin Hospital
Southern Illinois Healthcare and Herrin Hospital host a free two session caregiver series for those caring for elderly or disabled loved ones. Sessions cover equipment safety resources burnout and caregiver support in Session A and medical issues medications brain function emergencies in Session B. Attendees may choose either session with limited space. register at 800-597-5790.
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Southern Illinois Healthcare
Herrin Hospital
Lynda Kuether
Carterville Community Center
SIH
University Mall
Carbondale
Understanding Functional Needs in Disaster Planning
Terri Lewis outlines how functional disabilities affect disaster response with Illinois data and urges inclusive planning. She emphasizes prepositioned communications, backup planning, and collaboration across public services, private providers, and communities to maintain independence and access to care during emergencies.
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United States
Illinois
The Real Truth Behind Folk Health Aphorisms
Dr. Jeffrey Cain of the American Academy of Family Physicians explains the science behind common sayings. Feed a cold starve a fever has no science but no harm. sweat it out and walking vs exercise depend on illness. an apple a day is fine if paired with a colorful, whole foods diet.
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Jeffrey Cain
American Academy of Family Physicians
Children’s Hospital
Colorado
Cain
Hippocrates
How to evaluate physician competence from multiple sources
No single source tells all about a physician’s competence. Check license status on state regulatory sites for disciplinary history. Verify board certification with ABMS. For fees, search docinfo.org to learn sanctions by any medical board. Use free national board sanctions via docboard.org. Consider physician rating services like HealthGrades.
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American Board of Medical Specialties
Abms.org
Federation of State Medical Boards
Docinfo.org
U.S
Association of State Medical Board
Docboard.org
HealthGrades
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