Patients in central and southern Illinois will now have expanded access to expert kidney care, as SIU Medicine expands its nephrology specialty services. SIU Medicine Nephrology will provide high-quality kidney care, supported by the strength of academic medicine and a team-based approach to treatment. SIU Medicine Nephrology will offer comprehensive kidney health services, including management of chronic kidney disease, oversight of dialysis treatments and referrals for transplant care. Patients will continue to receive care from their trusted providers: Oritsegbubemi Adekola, MD Vikrampal

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among American men and women. Here are some tips, risks factors and symptoms to know.

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among American men and women. Here are some tips, risks factors and symptoms to know.

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among American men and women. Here are some tips, risks factors and symptoms to know.

Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-thru event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19.

Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-thru event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19.

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine is distributing no-cost colorectal cancer screening kits that area residents can use in the privacy of their homes. A drive-thru give-away will be held on Wednesday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the lunchtime crowd, and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the evening crowd. Participants can pull into the circle drive located at 315 West Carpenter Street and remain in their vehicle while a kit is brought to them. Each person is allowed one kit and the kit's return shipping will be sponsored so there's no cost to the patient. Kits must be returned within 10 days

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine is distributing no-cost colorectal cancer screening kits that area residents can use in the privacy of their homes. A drive-thru give-away will be held on Wednesday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the lunchtime crowd, and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the evening crowd. Participants can pull into the circle drive located at 315 West Carpenter Street and remain in their vehicle while a kit is brought to them. Each person is allowed one kit and the kit's return shipping will be sponsored so there's no cost to the patient. Kits must be returned within 10 days

Dive deeper into critical topics regarding Alzheimer’s and dementia that disproportionately affect African-American communities. Each session will be led by topic experts, ensuring a rich and interactive experience. Individual, initial memory screenings and blood pressure screenings will be available. A continental breakfast will also be provided. Stroke's connection to dementia & Clinical Research at the Smith Alzheimer's Center Presentations will be led by: Deidra Frisbie, DNP, APRN, FNP-C , Certified Nurse Practitioner, Department of Neurology Stephanie Kohlrus, BA, CCRP, Senior Clinical

Blood Sugar Emergencies: Identification, Treatment, and Common Misconceptions Presented by the SIU School of Medicine Office of Correctional Medicine WebEx Link Password: SIU123 Kristie Goeckner DNP, RN, CDCES, CNEcl Dr. Goeckner is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist who worked as an outpatient diabetes educator for 4 1/2 years before transitioning to full-time faculty at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the School of Nursing. She completed her associate's degree in nursing at Lake Land College in 2008. She attended Southern Illinois University and obtained the