Highlights
5 Reasons to Get Health Care at SIU Family Medicine
July 17, 2018
SIU Family Medicine in Springfield includes perks such as food pantry, diabetes and weight loss clinic and more.
Dr. Dorsey Named Interim President of SIU
July 17, 2018
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees appointed J.
Area High School Students to Receive Cardiac Training
July 11, 2018
A select group of area high school students will learn about matters of the heart during a summer session of the Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (or P4) on July 16-19 at SIU School of Medicine.
District 186 School Health Requirements: FAQ
July 9, 2018
School physicals and select immunizations are required for students entering pre-k, kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades and for students new to Illinois. Students entering 12th grade need proof of the meningococcal vaccine on or after their 16th birthday.
Kim J Hodgson, MD, Named President-Elect of the Society for Vascular Surgery
July 5, 2018
Kim J. Hodgson, MD, chair of the division of vascular surgery at Southern Illinois University Medicine in Springfield, was elected president-elect of the Society for Vascular Surgery for 2018-19 at the organization’s Vascular Annual Meeting in June. He will be slated for president next year.
More PAs may be eligible to join physician teams in rural Illinois
June 21, 2018
Legislation headed to Gov. Rauner's desk will allow more physician assistants to help doctors in clinics, which will improve access for patients in rural Illinois.
Advanced Treatments for Depression Can Give Hope
June 8, 2018
What if medication and therapy don't work for depression and suicidal thoughts? Next step treatments are available. Learn about 4 advanced treatments for treatment-resistant mood disorders available at SIU Medicine.
SIU Medicine Earns National Award for Patient Access, Referral Management
June 6, 2018
In May 2018, the Patient Access Collaborative, formerly the Patient Access Symposium, recognized SIU Medicine with the award "Best Practice in Patient Acce