ThinkFirst SIU School of Medicine

ThinkFirst SIU School of Medicine SIU School of Medicine's ThinkFirst program aims to educate/spread awareness about brain and spinal cord injuries throughout central and southern Illinois.

SIU School of Medicine's ThinkFirst program emphasizes the life-changing impact of brain and spinal cord injuries and how to prevent them. Through an grant from Illinois Department of Transportation, we raise injury awareness by stressing traffic safety and preventing car crashes, most specifically in teens and tweens. ThinkFirst health pro­fessionals and an injured speaker present to high school

students about driving under the influence, speeding, distracted driving and brain and spinal cord injury prevention. Presentations for middle school and elementary students are interactive, specifically addressing seat belt usage, bike helmets, pedestrian and bike safety, with a focus on brain and spinal cord anatomy. We also function as nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.

Come say hi to ThinkFirst SIU SOM today at the Scoville Zoo in Decatur until noon!
06/11/2026

Come say hi to ThinkFirst SIU SOM today at the Scoville Zoo in Decatur until noon!

Last week we helped celebrate State Farm Founders Day in Bloomington!
06/10/2026

Last week we helped celebrate State Farm Founders Day in Bloomington!

We are all set up at the Jacksonville Summer Fun & Wellness Fest until 6:00pm.
06/10/2026

We are all set up at the Jacksonville Summer Fun & Wellness Fest until 6:00pm.

Stop by the Senior Fair today at the Orr building from 9:00-2:00 and say hi to Mary Kay and Danny.
05/20/2026

Stop by the Senior Fair today at the Orr building from 9:00-2:00 and say hi to Mary Kay and Danny.

ThinkFirst had a great two days with Sherman Elementary School students reminding them the importance to always wear the...
05/15/2026

ThinkFirst had a great two days with Sherman Elementary School students reminding them the importance to always wear their helmet and buckle up every trip every time! Thanks for having us and have a great summer SES! ☀️🚴🏻‍♀️🚗

Sherman Police put on an awesome bike rodeo at SES! Thanks for letting us join in all the fun!!
05/15/2026

Sherman Police put on an awesome bike rodeo at SES! Thanks for letting us join in all the fun!!

Great turnout tonight at the Sherman Bike Rodeo! Thanks for having ThinksFirst SIU SOM!
05/15/2026

Great turnout tonight at the Sherman Bike Rodeo! Thanks for having ThinksFirst SIU SOM!

05/09/2026

💐 This Mother’s Day, give mom the gift she wants most — knowing you made it home safe. 💗

“Buckle up. Your mom’s waiting.” 🌷

No text, call, or rush is worth the risk. Seat belts save lives, and the people who love you are counting on you to wear yours every single ride.

This Mother’s Day, drive safe, buckle up, and make it home to the ones who care about you most.

Thank you to IHSCDEA for having ThinkFirst SIU School of Medicine at the Annual Spring Confernece.
05/07/2026

Thank you to IHSCDEA for having ThinkFirst SIU School of Medicine at the Annual Spring Confernece.

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327 West Calhoun
Springfield, IL
62794

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(217) 545-9112

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