SIU Center for Family Medicine-Springfield

12/30/2025

Cold weather can be tough on your skin, breathing and overall health. ❄️

Simple habits like moisturizing, staying hydrated and using a humidifier can make a big difference. And don’t forget your annual vaccines to stay protected through the holidays.
Stay healthy, stay warm, and make the most of the season!

Learn more in our latest post: https://www.siumed.org/blog/cold-weather-healthy-habits

12/22/2025

From sore throats to seasonal asthma flares, we’re here to help you stay well through the winter chill. Thank you for choosing SIU Center for Family Medicine as your health care provider. Wishing you a strong, healthy start to the New Year.

12/19/2025

SIU Medicine Clinics will be closed for the holidays on the following dates:
Christmas Eve, December 24
Christmas Day, December 25
Clinic Closure, December 26
New Year's Eve, December 31
New Year's Day, January 1

SIU Medicine Express Care will be open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for any urgent needs.

Please remember to plan ahead for your prescription refills.

12/17/2025

This winter season be prepared for cold weather and know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia in adults and babies. For adults look for shivering, exhaustion or feeling very tired, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss or slurred speech. In babies look for bright red colored skin and very low energy. Also remember baby’s loose heat quicker and should never sleep in a cold room.

12/13/2025

Due to the weather SIU Medicine Express Care will be closing today at noon, December 13.

12/10/2025

YOUR FAMILY'S BEST SHOT
We want the best health for you and your family. Be a champion, protect your loved ones and get your flu shot. We are accepting new patients. For more information about our clinic, visit https://www.siumed.org/family-medicine-springfield or call 217.545.8000

12/02/2025

Your support helps improve health care in our communities. It strengthens patient care and helps train great primary care doctors. When we work together, we can move medicine forward and help everyone stay healthier.

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Join me and make a gift to Family and Community Medicine!

11/29/2025

Due to the weather SIU Medicine Express Care will be closing today at noon, November 29th.

11/24/2025

SIU Medicine Clinics will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday break, November 27th and 28th, 2025. Please remember to reorder prescriptions ahead of any holiday closure.

11/07/2025

SIU Medicine Clinics will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. Please remember to plan ahead for your prescription refills.