Aeriel view of SOM
News

Support available for Chatham community

Published Date:

SIU School of Medicine Dean and Provost and CEO of SIU Medicine, Jerry Kruse commented on the devastating tragedy that struck our community Monday evening in Chatham.

"This horrific event has both directly and indirectly impacted the SIU Medicine community.  Our thoughts are with the families who have suffered unimaginable loss, the children and the staff members who are impacted, and the first responders who rushed to help," Dr. Kruse said. 

As a medical school and a community of healers, we stand ready to provide support, counseling, and care to all those affected.  

"In this time of profound grief, we remain committed to offer compassion, comfort, and resources to aid in healing the families, friends, and Chatham community," Dr. Kruse added. 

SIU Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

An EAP Counselor will be on site to work with employees. 

Supporting the Families

The Glenwood Student Council has a Go Fund Me Page if you would like to contribute: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chatham-families-after-ynot-accident 

Supporting Our Community

Area health care organizations, counselors and pastors, including SIU Medicine are hosting a series of events to offer grief counseling and trauma-informed support to members of the Chatham community. 

For more SIU Medicine services, click here

More from SIU News

Legion of Legacies medallion

Medical school celebrates 50th anniversary of inaugural class

SIU School of Medicine will celebrate a historic milestone honoring the Class of 1975—its first graduating class—at their 50-year reunion on June 21. They will offer tribute with the launch of a Legion of Legacies.
2025 Pharmacology Awards Event

2025 Pharmacology Awards honor determination & scientific excellence

The Department of Pharmacology at SIU School of Medicine held its 2025 Awards, celebrating the dedication and scientific achievements of its students and researchers. The annual event highlighted
Wei Du and the THUNDER Imager

SIU labs can bring the THUNDER with new 3D imaging microscope

A new microscope at SIU School of Medicine can quickly make the invisible visible. The THUNDER Imager TM , a highly advanced technology now in use at SIU’s Core Research Facilities, lets scientists