Jessica Barney and Vistrit Choudhary
News

Forty Under 40 honors SIU Medicine professionals

Published Date:

The Springfield Business Journal celebrates 40 professionals under 40 in our local community each year. As part of the 2025 class, SIU Medicine’s Jessica Barney and Vistrit Choudhary have been honored for their outstanding contributions.

Jessica Barney, assistant to the chair of Internal Medicine, has built a dynamic career at SIU Medicine over the past decade. She began as a clinic nurse and now serves as the department’s chief administrative officer.

Vistrit Choudhary, health policy coordinator for the Department of Population Science and Policy, is helping lead initiatives that expand access to care, strengthen rural health systems and inform public policy.

Congratulations to these emerging leaders who are shaping the future of health care in our region!

Read more about these two rising stars in the Springfield Business Journal.

More from SIU News

hearing loss patient, now hearing better than ever

From Silence to Sound: Hearing Restored at SIU Medicine

With dozens of texts and calls coming in from anxious homebuyers and sellers, Kerris Osborn’s days are already full. Add in the demands of co-owning a busy deli with her husband, and it’s clear the
AMWA award logo

SIU physicians recognized with AMWA 2025 Inspire Award

The American Medical Women’s Association has selected seven physicians at SIU School of Medicine as recipients of the 2025 AMWA INSPIRE Award.
Art browsing at Denim & Diamonds

Denim & Diamonds marks 25 years of improved cancer research and care

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU is hosting its 25th annual Denim & Diamonds fundraising gala on Saturday, October 11.