SIU attends SNMA Conference
  SIU Family Medicine Residency Program for Springfield went to recruit medical students at this year’s Student National Medical Associations Annual Medical Education Conference (SNMA). On April 5 - 9
      
    
              
  
    SIU Center for Family Medicine stands by TriCare members through contract negotiations
  We are honored that so many members of the military have chosen SIU Medicine as their provider of choice. We are also aware that many of our military families are covered by TriCare insurance
      
    
              
  
    Humorist Kay Frances to speak at Women's Power Lunch April 28
  Author and humorist Kay Frances will provide laughter and tips to "lighten up, stress less and take care of ourselves” at the Women’s Power Lunch on April 28 in Springfield.
      
    
              
  
    Dangerous strep throat cases on the rise
  Doctors are seeing more cases of strep throat, especially in those age 40 to 60.
      
    
              
  
    Effective March 21: Masking optional with exceptions
  Effective March 21, 2023, masks will be optional at all SIU clinics with the exception of the Simmons Cancer Institute.
      
    
              
  
    SIU medical students, residency program matches made for next phase of training
  On Friday, March 17, 65 SIU students secured residency positions.
      
    
              
  
    Brain Awareness Day at Franklin Middle School
  Graduate students and research staff from SIU's Department of Pharmacology sparked some synapses of Franklin Middle School students on March 3, part of 'Brain Awareness Day.'
      
    
              
  
    Rural Mental Health Summit to focus on farm sector support
  Area ag leaders and health care professionals are coming together March 28 to discuss the challenges facing farmers, share best practices to navigate tough times and encourage relationships to benefit the families who feed the nation.