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Simmons Cancer Institute's 9th Annual Butterfly Release Set for June 17
May 19, 2017
Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine will hold its 9th Annual Butterfly Release at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, in the Thomas Garden of Hope, Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield. The public is invited to the free event.
SIU Medicine to Hold 43rd Commencement
May 12, 2017
Speaker aims to spark national conversation about racism, health
What is tetralogy of fallot?
May 8, 2017
Last week, Jimmy Kimmel made a tearful and heartfelt announcement. His newborn son, Billy, was born with a heart condition. We talked to Ramzi Nicolas, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, division director of pediatric and fetal cardiology, and associate chair of pediatric specialty services at SIU School of Medicine about Billy Kimmel's condition and what exactly it is.
SIU Medicine Launches Nurse-Family Partnership in Sangamon County
May 8, 2017
Home visits help first-time, low income moms and families achieve success
Sangamon County Student-Artists Honored
May 8, 2017
Students from 30 schools in Sangamon County were recognized for their creativity at the 30th annual Sangamon County Art Awards, hosted by SIU School of Medicine on May 5.
Dr. Jerry Kruse Honored by National Family Medicine Organization
May 5, 2017
Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH, dean and provost of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and CEO of SIU Medicine, has received the Lynn and Joan Carmichael STFM Recognition Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM).
SIU Med School Elects New Alumni Board Members
May 5, 2017
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine has named five new board members to the school’s Alumni Society Board of Governors. The new board members include: Milton Armstrong, MD, FACS; Richard Austin, MD; Careyana Brenham, MD; Kelli Webb, MD; and Tabatha Wells, MD.
SIU Office of Tech Transfer receives national ranking
May 4, 2017
A national organization promoting economic opportunity has ranked Southern Illinois University Carbondale among its top 100 in the country for technology transfer.